Breakfast Kentucky Hot Brown Recipe

Name: Breakfast Kentucky Hot Brown
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 batch Mornay Sauce (made from scratch); 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 lb cooked turkey; 1 cup sliced tomatoes; 4 slices cooked bacon; 2 lbs frozen hash browns; 6 large eggs; toasted bread, as desired; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Kick off your day with this decadent twist on the classic Kentucky Hot Brown! This hearty breakfast casserole features crispy hash browns, savory turkey, perfectly cooked eggs, and a creamy, cheesy Mornay sauce, all topped with juicy tomatoes and crispy bacon. Perfect for a crowd or a weekend brunch, this recipe is easily scalable to your needs. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 1543.3 kcal

Protein 150g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Breakfast Kentucky Hot Brown

1 batch Mornay Sauce (made from scratch)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 lb cooked turkey
1 cup sliced tomatoes
4 slices cooked bacon
2 lbs frozen hash browns
6 large eggs
toasted bread, as desired
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

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How to Make Breakfast Kentucky Hot Brown

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Mornay sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk until smooth and thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
While the sauce simmers, cook 2 lbs of hash browns according to package directions or until golden brown and crispy.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook 1 lb of cooked turkey until heated through.
Fry or scramble 6 large eggs to your liking.
Assemble the breakfast casserole: Layer the hash browns on a baking sheet or individual oven-safe dishes. Top with the heated turkey and cooked eggs.
Pour the Mornay sauce evenly over the turkey and eggs.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Garnish with 4 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy, and 1 cup of sliced tomatoes.
Serve immediately with toasted bread, if desired. Enjoy!