Kentucky Hot Brown
This open-faced sandwich is great any time of year; but is a unique way to use up left over Thanksgiving turkey.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese May use your favorite melty cheese – Swiss, Mozzarella, Fontina to name a few!
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 1 pound turkey deli or leftover, cooked turkey, thinly sliced
- 4 slices tomato can also use diced fresh tomato
- 8 strips bacon crisply cooked and drained. May also use chopped bacon
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth and bubbly.
- Add milk, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
For the Sandwich
- Butter the Texas toast and grill on both sides – either on a flat grill pan or place in a toaster oven until golden brown.
- Cut the toast in half diagonally and place on a baking sheet (or use individual baking dishes).
- Arrange turkey slices on the toast and cover with hot cheese sauce.
- Top with tomato slices and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the sandwiches.
- Place them under the broiler until hot and bubbly and lightly browned.
- Top each sandwich with crispy bacon.