Thanksgiving Left Over Idea - Kentucky Hot Browns

Happy Black Friday! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

Looking for an idea for your left over turkey?  Try this take on the leftover turkey sandwich.  My family first tried this open face sandwich when we had our Kentucky dinner. 

The Kentucky Hot Brown

 Sandwich Recipe


 Ingredients

• 4 thick white bread slices
• 3/4 pound sliced roasted turkey
• Mornay Sauce
• 1 cup (4-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
• 8 bacon slices, cooked 

Directions

1. 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.
2. Arrange bread slices in 4 lightly greased broiler-safe individual baking dishes. Top bread with turkey slices. Pour hot Mornay Sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Broil 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top sandwiches with tomatoes and bacon. Serve immediately.

Mornay Sauce Recipe
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup (2-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 

Directions

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

 

Recipe from My Recipes/Southern Living