Cindy
had major back surgery on Friday and her sister Nancy (ex nurse) came up from
Florida to tend to her during her early recuperation, so we had dinner ready
for them when Nancy got in on Wednesday evening.
We decided on our version of a Kentucky Hot Brown using Chris’ (Nibble
Me This) kicked up Mornay Sauce which I doubled to get this one – also added
country ham.
Then I added some chopped bacon and the Mornay - we used all of it on the five sandwiches – then garnished with paprika and chopped parsley.
Mornay
Sauce – Adapted from Nibble Me This
2
Tbsp butter
2
Tbsp shallot, finely diced (we used sweet onion)
2
clove garlic, whole slightly crushed
2
Tbsp all purpose flour
2½ cup
half and half
1
cup mozzarella shredded
½ cup
pecorino romano (Larry used Parmesan)
1-2 slices country ham, trimmed of fat, small dice, lightly sauteed (Larry addition)
1
tsp kosher salt
½ tsp
black pepper
1.
Melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic
and saute until the shallot is tender, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the flour,
stirring constantly to form a blond roux.
2.
Whisk in about a quarter cup of the half/half and whisk until well blended. Add
some more, repeat. Then add the remaining half/half and country ham, bring to a gentle simmer
and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 10
minutes. Remove the garlic cloves and
discard.
3.
Whisk in the cheeses in small batches and stir until well blended. Taste and season with
salt and pepper. Sauce should be thick.
We
used deli turkey, sliced a little under ½“ thick and nuked it to warm prior to
assembly and the sandwich began with toasted, biased sliced, French bread. The bread and turkey were topped with some
good sliced tomatoes then seasoned and broiled to get the tomatoes hot.
Then I added some chopped bacon and the Mornay - we used all of it on the five sandwiches – then garnished with paprika and chopped parsley.
Everyone
loved them and they were a first for Cindy and Nancy.
As an aside, after they go potty, the pups always come see me for our morning loving - sorry about the quality.
As an aside, after they go potty, the pups always come see me for our morning loving - sorry about the quality.
Photos
can be enlarged by clicking on them and the blue words are links.
Have
a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.
Larry
8/21/19 event date
8/21/19 event date
Those sandwiches sure look tasty.
ReplyDeleteLarry, That is one fine looking Hot Brown creation! I love hot browns and I'm surprised that they are more widespread in restaurants throughout the mid-south. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteSo that's a Hot Brown! Looks delicious! Best wishes to Cindy for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I've never had a Kentucky Hot Brown before but I want one now!!!
ReplyDeleteyour fur babies are adorable! this recipe sounds yummy!
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