Hot Brown Casserole

Submitted by Mercy

"A casserole version of the classic Kentucky Hot Brown."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 473.18 ml toasted bread cubes, ideally from a high-quality bakery-style bread
• 473.18 ml diced cooked turkey breast

• Sauce

• 236.59 ml butter (2 sticks)
• 157.80 ml flour
• salt and pepper
• 354.88 ml half-and-half
• 354.88 ml heavy whipping cream
• 236.59 ml milk
• 295.73 ml shredded parmesan cheese
• 295.73 ml shredded cheddar cheese

• Topping

• 118.29 ml cooked bacon, chopped
• 118.29 ml diced tomato
• 118.29 ml shredded parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place bread cubes in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole.
3. Top with diced turkey and set aside.
4. To make sauce: Melt butter in a large stockpot set over medium-low heat.
5. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper.
6. Whisk hard to create a smooth, lump-free paste.
7. Continue to cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until flour barely begins to brown.
8. Slowly whisk in half-and-half.
9. Slowly whisk in heavy whipping cream.
10. Slowly whisk in milk.
11. Continue to cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
12. Add cheese; remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
13. Pour sauce over bread and turkey.
14. Add topping before baking.
15. To make topping: Sprinkle bacon and tomatoes on top of sauce.
16. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
17. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.