Kentucky Hot Brown

1. 1

   Cook bacon to just shy of crisp or desired doneness.

2. 2

   For cheese sauce, cook 3 tablespoons AP flour and 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan for a minute or 2.

3. 3

   Whisk in 3 cups of milk and 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and a dash of nutmeg.

4. 4

   I use white pepper because I don't like the looks of black pepper in cheese sauce.

5. 5

   Cook on medium high til it boils and thickens.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese til smooth.

7. 7

   Assemble open faced sandwiches.

8. 8

   On a sheet pan place 4 large slices of bread, I use sourdough.

9. 9

   On that pile turkey and ham and top with 2 slices of tomato on each.

10. 10

    Drizzle some cheese sauce over each sandwich and top each with 2 pieces of bacon.

11. 11

    Preheat oven to 450F or use broiler.

12. 12

    Place sandwiches in oven til hot and bubbly.

13. 13

    Place each on a plate and surround with chips.

14. 14

    Drizzle more cheese sauce over everything and enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.