Hot Brown Sandwiches Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥪 Servings: 8 sandwiches
🍳 Cuisine: American
🥘 Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Pork, Poultry, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Christmas, Broil/Grill, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top
Description:
Hot Brown Sandwiches are a delightful way to repurpose leftover turkey, though you can also incorporate some brown meat for added flavor. This recipe combines tender turkey breast with savory tomato slices, rich gruyere cheese, and a creamy white sauce, all piled onto toasted bread and broiled to perfection. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or snack, especially during the festive Christmas season.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 slices of toasted bread
- 16 slices of turkey breast
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 16 slices of gruyere cheese
- 16 bacon strips, cooked until crispy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 501.2
- Fat: 40.6g
- Saturated Fat: 22.7g
- Cholesterol: 169.9mg
- Sodium: 909.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.1g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 14.6g
Recipe Instructions:
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Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s fully melted and bubbling.
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Add Flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Season: Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground pepper according to your taste preferences.
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Make White Sauce: Gradually add the heavy cream and milk to the saucepan, stirring continuously. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens, which should take around 10 minutes.
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Temper Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Then, gradually add 3 tablespoons of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks, stirring continuously to prevent the yolks from curdling.
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Incorporate Egg Mixture: Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, stirring to combine. Continue cooking until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat.
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Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. Set aside.
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Prepare Bread: Preheat the broiler. Arrange the slices of toasted bread on a baking sheet.
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Assemble Sandwiches: On each slice of toasted bread, layer slices of turkey breast, tomato slices, and gruyere cheese. Spoon a generous amount of the white sauce over each sandwich.
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Broil: Place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler and cook until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, which should take about 5 minutes.
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Serve: Once the sandwiches are done, remove them from the broiler and top each one with 2 crispy bacon strips. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- Feel free to customize the sandwiches by adding your favorite ingredients such as avocado, spinach, or caramelized onions.
- If you’re short on time, you can use pre-cooked turkey slices instead of roasting a whole turkey breast.
- Make sure to watch the sandwiches closely while they’re under the broiler to prevent burning.
Enjoy your Hot Brown Sandwiches!
This recipe is a wonderful way to transform leftover turkey into a gourmet meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. With its creamy white sauce, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, each bite is bursting with flavor and texture. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a hearty snack, these Hot Brown Sandwiches are sure to satisfy your cravings.
