Saturday, May 7, 2011

Kentucky Hot Browns















Kentucky Hot Browns

4 thick slices white bread
3/4 pound roast turkey
Mornay Sauce (recipe follows)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded parmesan cheese
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked

Preheat broiler with oven rack 6-inches from heat. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.

Arrange bread slices in 4 lightly greased broiler-safe individual baking dishes. Top bread with turkey slices. Pour hot Mornay Sauce over turkey then top with two or three slices of tomato. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Broil 6-inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly brownedl remove from oven. Top sandwiches with bacon stips. Serve immediately.

Mornay Sauce:
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

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