Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe

Name: Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk (at room temperature or warmed); 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 slices bread (toasted (sourdough works well)); 8 slices cooked turkey breast (placed on paper towel to dry, if needed); 4 slices baked ham (placed on paper towel to dry, if needed); 8 ripe tomato slices ( placed on paper towel to soak up excess moisture); 8 slices crispy bacon

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

An updated take on the traditional Hot Brown sandwich recipe, our version adds ham and uses a Cheddar-based cheese sauce instead of the traditional white cheese. Layered on toast with turkey, tomatoes, and bacon, it’s baked until hot and bubbly for a rich, comforting lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:45:20 GMT