Hot Brown Turkey Casserole

Name: Hot Brown Turkey Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups 2% milk; 1 large egg; 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 slices bread, toasted and divided; 2 pounds thinly sliced cooked turkey or chicken; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped and seeded; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

If you've ever tried the Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky you'll love this version. It can be assembled ahead and refrigerated; just adjust baking time accordingly if cold. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
1 large egg
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices bread, toasted and divided
2 pounds thinly sliced cooked turkey or chicken
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, lightly beat egg. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup sauce. Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. (Do not allow to boil.)
In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer six toast slices and turkey; pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with paprika, bacon and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Top with tomatoes and parsley. Cut remaining toast slices in half diagonally; serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 316 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as HOT BROWN TURKEY CASSEROLE in Taste of Home February/March 2017

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Rhonda

Aug 25, 2019

Can use other cheese preferences. Good way to use up whipping cream.
Lisa

Apr 2, 2018

Thank you for a recipe that mimics the REAL Hot Browns (From a Native Louisvillian)
rock111

May 7, 2017

Just made this and we love it! Next time I'll try using rye or rye-marble bread. I chopped some leftover turkey breast instead of the deli stuff for less sodium, and I did slice each toast slice into about 12 pieces for ease of cutting/eating, and an extra slice of those pieces I put on top for a little crunch. Absolutely great recipe!
toolbarsco

Feb 7, 2017

I too have always wanted to make hot browns so this was a great alternative. I agree with Aquarelle regarding use of sturdy bread. I added some mozzarella in addition to the parmesan but white cheddar would be an excellent choice as well. Everyone loved this recipe.
Aquarelle

Feb 6, 2017

I've seen recipes for Hot Brown Sandwiches over the years and always thought that I should try making them sometime, but never did. I finally tried this one. Not bad at all! In fact, quite good! But next time I would make a much cheesier sauce, maybe using a combo of white cheddar and shredded Parmesan, and add some ground nutmeg. I'd use a good sturdy bread such as English muffin bread as well.