KENTUCKY HOT BROWN SANDWICH

"Our version of the Famous Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich. We make ours with shredded Chicken and a creamy Cheese Sauce topped on thick cut bread. Add some crispy bacon just before serving and you have a life changing sandwich in your hands!"

WHAT IS A HOT BROWN SANDWICH?

Created decades ago in the Brown Hotel in Louisville, it's a decadent open faced sandwich that has become world famous!

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– 4 slices thick cut bread toasted – dijon mustard – 1 small onion diced – 1 tablespoon oil – 2 tablespoons flour – 1 cup milk – 1 cup chicken broth – salt and pepper – 3 cups cooked and cubed or shredded chicken – 1-1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese divided – 1 tomato sliced – 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped

INGREDIENTS

– Spread toasted bread with mustard. – Saute oil and onion until onion is translucent. Add flour and cook 1 minute more. Pour in milk and broth and continue to cook, whisk over medium high until bubbly and thick. Let cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

INSTRUCTIONS

– Drizzle 2 spoonfuls of gravy onto each slice of bread. Top bread with sliced tomato. – Add cooked chicken to the gravy and mix well. Return to the stove to cook until heated through. Divide meat and gravy equally and top each of the 4 slices of bread. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. – Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with bacon. Serve immediately.

INSTRUCTIONS

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich

Yield

4 Servings

Type

Main Course

PREP Time

12 Minutes

Level

Beginner

SIMPLE

EASY

RECIPE

The original Hot Brown Sandwich is made with turkey But we made ours with shredded chicken. You can use turkey if you'd like. It's a great use for leftover turkey!