Beaumont Inn

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Specialty Recipe

Kentucky Hot Brown

This is a regional favorite that originated at Louisville's Brown Hotel early in the twentieth century. Many variations can be found, most commonly country ham is added and a cheddar sauce is substituted. This is our version, which I feel is closer to the original recipe. It is offered on our lunch menu. ... Chef Nick Sundberg

Ingredients

3 ounces turkey breast, roasted and sliced

1 slice white bread, toasted

2 slices tomato

2 slices bacon, cooked and drained

Sauce

2 ounces butter

3 ounces flour

3/4 cup cream

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated

salt and white pepper to taste

Sauce: Heat butter and add flour. Whisk and slowly cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and milk; heat. Whisk in cheese until melted. Season. Simmer for 30 minutes. Sauce should be very thick.

Quarter toast and place in oven-safe dish. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Cover well with sauce. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Garnish with bacon.

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