Hot Brown Turkey Casserole

  Dinner

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.

Hot Brown Turkey Casserole

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.)
  • 3. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer 6 toast slices and turkey; pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with paprika, bacon and remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • 4. 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.

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