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"Plain fresh bread, its crust shatteringly crisp. Sweet cold butter. There is magic in the way they come together in your mouth to make a single perfect bite."--Ruth Reichl

Hot Brown Casserole and Mini Hot Brown Appetizer Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 loaf Pepperidge Farm white sandwich bread, cut in quarters for casserole or in to little rounds with a biscuit cutter for appetizer
1 lb sliced deli turkey breast - cut in small pieces

Sauce:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/3 cup flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ½cup half-and-half (or cream and milk combo; you may alter quantity for desired thickness)
3/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (or white Vermont or Canadian cheddar)
3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Topping:
10-12 strips cooked bacon, chopped (more if Jim is nearby)
1 sack or carton of cherry tomatoes sliced crosswise
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan (or Vermont cheddar) cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º
Toast bread pieces in oven. Place bread pieces in a baking pan (for casserole) or on a cookie sheet (for hors d'oeuvres). Top with sliced turkey. Set aside.

To make sauce: Melt butter in a large stockpot set over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper. Whisk hard to create a smooth, lump-free paste. Continue to cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until flour barely begins to brown.

Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Use a whisk if mixture begins to separate. Continue to cook and stir until mixture bubbles.

Add cheese; remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.

Pour sauce over bread and turkey. Add topping before baking.

To make topping: Sprinkle bacon and tomatoes on top of sauce. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Casserole serves 6-8.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
A family favorite & one of Mom's best recipes

 

 

 

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