Food and Recipes Recipes Kentucky Hot Browns Recipe Be the first to rate & review! The Kentucky Hot Brown, a pillowy cushion of toasted bread topped with sliced turkey and an avalanche of Mornay sauce—all broiled until golden brown. By Patricia S York Patricia S York Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 9, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Hands On Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 4 servings Try our recipe for classic Kentucky Hot Browns or a decadent variation of this Southern dish. Becky Luigart-Stayner Ingredients 4 thick white bread slices 3/4 pound sliced roasted turkey 1 Mornay Sauce 3 cup (4-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese 8 plum tomatoes, sliced bacon slices, cooked Directions Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Arrange bread slices in 4 lightly greased broiler-safe individual baking dishes. Top bread with turkey slices. Pour hot Mornay Sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top sandwiches with tomatoes and bacon. Serve immediately. Rate It Print