The Hot Brown Recipe

Name: The Hot Brown
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; ½ cup flour; 4 cups milk; 6 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg, beaten and at room temperature; 1 ounce whipping cream, whipped (optional); salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 12 slices white bread, toasted; 2 12-3 lbs thinly sliced roast turkey; fresh grated parmesan cheese; 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
½ cup flour
4 cups milk
6 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten and at room temperature
1 ounce whipping cream, whipped (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
12 slices white bread, toasted
2 12-3 lbs thinly sliced roast turkey
fresh grated parmesan cheese
12 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained

1
To make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Whisk in the flour to make a thick roux.
3
While whisking constantly, gradually add the milk; cook slowly, whisking frequently, for 5-10 minutes to remove any taste of raw flour.
4
Whisk in parmesan cheese; let the mixture cool slightly.
5
Add in the egg; place saucepan back on burner; stir until sauce is thickened (do not let sauce boil or it will curdle).
6
Remove from heat; fold in whipped cream if desired; set aside and keep warm.
7
To make sandwiches: Preheat broiler.
8
For each sandwich: place 2 slices of toast on a flameproof plate.
9
Cover with a liberal amount of turkey.
10
Pour a generous amount of sauce over the turkey and toast.
11
Sprinkle with additional grated parmesan cheese.
12
Place the dish under the broiler until the sauce is speckled brown and bubbly.
13
Remove from oven; cross two pieces of bacon over the top and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, ½ cup flour, 4 cups milk, 6 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, The 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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