2020 Home for the Holidays Contest Lovable Leftovers: Hot Browns
Photo by Bochkarev Photography
November 27, 2020
Hot Browns
Leftover slices of turkey
Crisp bacon
Sliced tomatoes
Toast (white bread or sourdough)
Parmesan Cheese
Cheese Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1½ cup milk
1¼ cup cheddar (shredded)
¼ cup grated parmesan
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp white pepper
In medium sauce pan, melt butter and add flour on medium heat. Stir until blended. Slowly add milk, whisking after each pour. Add onion powder and white pepper. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat and add cheeses. Stir until melted and set aside.
Place toasted slices of bread in oven proof baking dish/dishes. Stack in this order:
- Bread slice
- 3 slices of bacon- crispy
- 1-2 slices tomato
Ladle warm cheese sauce over each Hot Brown. Sprinkle with grated parmesan.
Broil in oven until cheese sauce is bubbly. Remove from oven and serve.
Sharon Felts
Oakville