Kentucky Hot Browns

This delicious Kentucky Hot Brown is a quick and easy comfort meal that’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Made with simple ingredients like turkey, crispy bacon, and a rich cheese sauce, it’s perfect for any occasion. Inspired by Bobby Flay’s take on this classic dish, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 turkey breast, about 4 to 5 pounds
• 4 tablespoons unsalted soft butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the egg bread:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt
• 8 (1/2-inch) thick slices good day old white bread (recommended: Pullman or Pain de mie)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

For assembly:

• Egg battered bread
• Roasted turkey breast, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 3 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and griddled until slightly charred and just cooked through
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 16 thick slices of slab bacon, cooked until crisp
• Finely chopped fresh chives
• Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

How To Make Kentucky Hot Browns?

1. Roast the Turkey: Preheat your oven to 220°C. Rub the turkey breast with 60g butter, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes. Lower the temperature to 175°C and continue roasting for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the turkey reaches 74°C. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Make the Sauce: Melt 30g butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 30g flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add 600ml milk, whisking until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in 225g Cheddar and 30g Parmesan until melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. Prepare the Egg Bread: Whisk 4 eggs, 60ml milk, and salt in a bowl. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture and let it soak. Cook 4 slices of bread at a time in a pan with 60g butter and 60ml oil until golden brown on both sides. Repeat for the rest of the bread.
4. Broil the Bread: Preheat the broiler. Place the egg bread on a baking sheet and broil for 20 seconds on each side to warm it through.
5. Assemble the Hot Browns: Top each slice of bread with turkey, tomato, cheese sauce, Cheddar, and Parmesan. Broil for 3-4 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
6. Finish and Serve: Top with crispy bacon and sprinkle with chopped chives and parsley. Serve!

Recipe Tips:

• Use Day-Old Bread: For the best texture, use day-old white bread like Pullman or Pain de Mie. It holds up better when soaked in the egg mixture.
• Don’t Overcook the Turkey: Roast the turkey until it reaches 74°C for juicy, tender meat. Let it rest before slicing.
• Whisk the Sauce Constantly: To avoid lumps, whisk the sauce continuously as it cooks, especially when adding the milk and cheese.
• Crisp the Bacon Well: Make sure the bacon is crispy before adding it on top for extra crunch and flavor.
• Broil with Care: When broiling, keep an eye on it! Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, but don’t let it burn.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let leftovers cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: You can reheat it on the stove in a skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until hot, flipping occasionally.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 602 kcal
• Total Fat: 43g
• Saturated Fat: 20g
• Cholesterol: 131mg
• Sodium: 1,282mg
• Potassium: 1,135mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 25g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 33g

Try More Bobby Flay Recipes:

• Hot Wings with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Sauce
• Red Velvet Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Whipped Cream
• Bobby Flay Biscuits And Gravy
• Bobby Flay Turkey Breast