If you’re not familiar with the decadent deliciousness of a real Kentucky Hot Brown, then you’re missing out on one of the holidays’ greatest (and, unfortunately, most fattening) culinary delights. You’re also missing out on one of the tastiest ways to use your leftover holiday turkey.
If you try this, I highly recommend a walk, run, or swim afterward. Of course you’ll probably need to swim to Australia to burn off all the calories and ensure your heart keeps pumping, but this dish is definitely worth it.
Ingredients for cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Melt butter in a saucepan; blend in flour. Add milk, cheeses, and seasonings, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Set aside.
Ingredients for assembling sandwiches
Eight slices trimmed toast
1 pound sliced turkey breast
Eight slices tomato
Eight slices bacon, partially cooked
4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
Sprigs of parsley
Directions
Place toast in baking dishes. Arrange turkey slices on toast and cover with hot cheese sauce. Top with tomato and bacon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake at 400° F until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
