Kentucky Hot Brown

By LLRedd

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• Slices of roast turkey
• 1/2 cup flour
• 8 to 12 slices toast (trimmed of crusts)
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1 beaten egg
• 8 to 12 slices cooked bacon
• 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter and add flour, stirring with a whisk or spoon to make a thick roux. Add milk gradually and whisk to blend completely before adding more. As the sauce thins you can add milk more quickly. Bring to a boil.

2. Beat a little of the hot mixture with the egg. Remove sauce from heat and beat in the egg mixture. Add cheese and stir. Fold in whipped cream. Season to taste.

3. For each Hot Brown, place 2 slices of toast on a flameproof dish. Cover with a liberal amount of turkey. Pour a generous amount of sauce over the turkey and broil about 6 inches from the heat until the cheese sauce begins to bubble. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Place dish under broiler until sauce is speckled brown and bubbly. Remove from broiler and top with a 2 pieces of bacon. Garnish with tomato slices, if desired.