Betty's Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich Recipe

In this video, Betty shares one of her best recipes--her version of the Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich. The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville in the 1920's. The recipe has evolved over the years, but is still a favorite among Kentuckians--and visitors to Kentucky, too!

Ingredients: (for two open-faced sandwiches)

2 slices hearty white bread
2 or 3 tablespoons butter (for buttering the bread slices)
2 tablespoons butter (for the cheese sauce)
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 thin slices turkey breast
1 center-cut slice country ham
2 thin slices of a tomato that is large
4 crisp slices of bacon

Spread both sides of the two pieces of bread, and then place them in a skillet large enough for both of them to lie flat. Brown the bread slices on both sides over low heat, watching constantly, so that the butter does not burn. Remove the browned bread slices to two individual small (bread-sized) oven-proof baking dishes. Now, make your cheese sauce. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan and remove from heat. Add in 1/4 cup flour, and stir until blended. Add 1 1/2 cups milk, along with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly, and return the saucepan to heat. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. The cheese sauce is done when it is thickened and smooth. Next, start assembling your sandwich. Place 3 slices of turkey breast on each of the browned bread slices. Then, place 1/2 center-cut country ham slice (cut appropriately to fit) on top of turkey. Ladle a generous amount of cheese sauce over the turkey and ham. Now, place a single large thin slice of tomato on top of the cheese sauce. Top each sandwich off with two crisp slices of bacon, in the shape of an "X." Place the two open-faced sandwiches in an oven that has been preheated to 400 degrees. Bake for about 7 or 8 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly. Remove both sandwiches from the oven, and serve immediately. Kentucky cuisine at its finest!

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[KissHope]

Ohhh my just found your recipe for my absolute favorite sandwhich. Many places don't use the ham but that is key for me. Stouffer's makes a cheese sauce called Welsh Rarebit that is very good in this application. I add a dash of cayenne to it like I do just about everything. However homemade is sooooo great and you can put your own spin on additions, mustard, cayenne or even a splash of beer. Will be making this soon.

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope Thanks for your nice comment! Hot Brown is one of my favorite sandwiches!

--Betty :)

[XxBrandon98xX]

That sauce is so fattening.

[bettyskitchen]

@XxBrandon98xX Yes, it is. I have another version that is the original Hot Brown from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, and it's made with half-and-half. I would just suggest using skim milk and fat-reduced cheese, and put less of the sauce on top, and make skip the bacon or substitute a few Bacos.

--Betty :)

[SilverBomb2000]

Could i use a spicy bread loaf?

[bettyskitchen]

@SilverBomb2000 Yes, any type of bread is good in this sandwich. Spicy bread sounds great!

--Betty :)

[theideagirlsays]

i gotta try this one for sure looks yummy...

[davidprince1972video]

My wife made this for us this Christmas, she used Swiss Cheese and it was yummy

[tdjtx]

I have a book called "American Sandwich, Great Eats from all 50 States". Each state has a sandwich that represents it, the entry for Kentucky is the Hot Brown. Each sandwich includes it's history, for the Hot Brown they describe it just as you said. To tell you the truth, I'm from Kentucky and I've never had one, but I'm making them tonight.

[timcheang99]

are u from kentucky?