Derby Hot Browns Recipe

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sherry or additional chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 12 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted
• 1-1/2 pounds sliced cooked turkey
• 4 medium tomatoes, halved and sliced
• 12 cooked Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add the milk, broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from the heat.

Place toast slices on a baking sheet. Top each with turkey, sauce mixture, tomatoes and bacon. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Yield: 12 servings.