Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich

This Kentucky Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich recipe is a great way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.

This classic hot brown sandwich, made popular by chef Fred Schmidt at the Louisville Brown Hotel, is a 1920s classic. It’s an open-faced turkey sandwich, topped with Mornay sauce, bacon, tomato and fresh parsley, and then broiled to perfection.

It’s one of the best leftover turkey recipes you’ll find!

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Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich

Recipe by Jason Hill – CookingSessions.com
This Kentucky Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich recipe is a great way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. This classic hot brown sandwich, made popular by chef Fred Schmidt at the Louisville Brown Hotel, is a 1920s classic. It's an open-faced turkey sandwich, topped with Mornay sauce, bacon, tomato and fresh parsley, and then broiled to perfection. 
It's one of the best leftover turkey recipes you'll find!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices cooked bacon
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese grated (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 2 ounces flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Leftover turkey or roast chicken
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 2 slices sourdough bread

Mornay Sauce

  • 2 ounces butter
  • 2 ounces flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese grated (plus more for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Make a mornay sauce by cooking the butter and flour in a saucepot for 2-3 minutes, or until you notice a nutty aroma.
  • Slowly add heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. When it bubbles, whisk in the cheese. Add white pepper and salt to taste.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Layer bread slices with desired amount of leftover turkey and tomato slices. Toast 4 minutes in a toaster oven.
  • Top with the mornay sauce and some extra grated cheese. Broil open-faced sandwiches until browned in toaster oven or broiler.
  • Top each sandwich with 2 slices of bacon and minced parsley. Enjoy!
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AboutJason Hill

Hi, I’m Jason Hill, host of YouTube’s “Chef Tips” series. I graduated from culinary school in 1998, and gained my experience working the lines in Southern California. I launched my cooking videos in 2007. I love sharing quick and easy recipes that get people back in the kitchen.

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