Hot Browns Recipe

Name: Hot Browns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; a pinch of cayenne; 1 tablespoon dry Sherry; 3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar; 4 slices of homemade-type white bread, toasted lightly; 1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, sliced thin; 4 thin slices of tomato; 8 slices of cooked bacon; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
a pinch of cayenne
1 tablespoon dry Sherry
3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar
4 slices of homemade-type white bread, toasted lightly
1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, sliced thin
4 thin slices of tomato
8 slices of cooked bacon
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan

1
In a small saucepan cook the onion in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, stir in the flour, and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes.
2
Remove the pan from the heat and add the milk, scalded, in a stream, whisking vigorously until the mixture is thick and smooth.
3
Add the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is thickened to the desired consistency.
4
Strain the sauce through the fine sieve into a bowl and add the Sherry and Cheddar, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
5
Arrange the toasts in a baking pan and divide the turkey among them.
6
Top each sandwich with a tomato slice and 2 slices of the bacon and spoon the sauce evenly over the sandwiches.
7
Sprinkle the sandwiches with the Parmesan and broil them under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops are brown and bubbly.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Hot Browns falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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