World Flavors Cookbook

Kentucky Hot Brown

Name: Kentucky Hot Brown
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 4 slices thick white bread, toasted; 1/2 lb roasted turkey breast, sliced; 4 slices crispy bacon; 2 slices tomato; Mornay Sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 1.5 cups milk, 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese

An open-faced turkey and bacon sandwich smothered in a rich, cheesy Mornay sauce and broiled until bubbling.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

4 slices thick white bread, toasted
1/2 lb roasted turkey breast, sliced
4 slices crispy bacon
2 slices tomato
Mornay Sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 1.5 cups milk, 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

Make Mornay: melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk; simmer until thick and stir in cheese.
Place toast in a broiler-safe dish; top with turkey and tomato.
Pour a generous amount of sauce over the top.
Broil until sauce is brown and bubbly.
Top with crossed bacon slices and serve hot.