Sheila'S Derby Day Hot Brown Recipe

Name: Sheila'S Derby Day Hot Brown
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices smoked bacon; fresh coarse ground black pepper; light brown sugar; cayenne pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped; 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick); 6 tablespoons flour; 4 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 slices hearty white bread (I used Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Soft Hearty White); 1 lb sliced deli turkey; 1 large beefsteak tomato

Servings: persons

8 slices smoked bacon
fresh coarse ground black pepper
light brown sugar
cayenne pepper
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
6 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
8 slices hearty white bread (I used Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Soft Hearty White)
1 lb sliced deli turkey
1 large beefsteak tomato

1
Prepare bacon: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Lay out slices of bacon (do not overlap). Sprinkle with black pepper, brown sugar and cayenne (as your taste dictates - I only used a touch of cayenne for a hint of heat). Bake for 10-12 minutes until nice and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
2
Meanwhile, while bacon is cooking, make cheese sauce. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and mushrooms. Saute until onions are translucent and mushrooms are soft. Stir in flour, 1 T. at a time, and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt and white pepper. Slowly stir in milk (about 1 cup at a time) until it is fully incorporated and flour is well-blended. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened. Add cheeses, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to blend well. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
To assemble sandwiches, Preheat broiler. Toast bread slices to a medium-golden color and lay out on shallow-rimmed baking pans. (You will probably need 2 to fit all the bread slices.) Divide sliced turkey breast evenly among the bread slices, folding to fit on the bread. Ladle reserved cheese sauce over turkey and toast. (I used a ladleful for each sandwich.) Slice tomato in 8 slices and place on top of sandwiches. Slice bacon slices in half and set aside. Place each baking pan under broiler, one at a time, and broil until browned and bubbly. After removing from broiler, put bacon slices on top (arranged in an X) and serve.
4
Note: Any leftovers reheat very well. You can just run them under the broiler again or bake in a 400-degree oven for a few minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices smoked bacon, fresh coarse ground black pepper, light brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Sheila'S Derby Day Hot Brown 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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Sheila'S Derby Day Hot Brown

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