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Kentucky Hot Browns
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Kentucky Hot Browns

My interpretation of a classic. Now with beer!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beer
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the cheese sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 ½ cup beer
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 3-5 tablespoons dry sherry or to taste
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

For the sandwich

  • A good rye or pumpernickel bread
  • Turkey
  • Ham
  • Tomatoes sliced
  • Cheese sauce
  • Sliced cooked bacon

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a pan, add flour and cook for a minute. Add beer and cook until thickened. Add Swiss cheese and cook until melted. Add remaining ingredients and melt Parmesan. Season to taste.
  • Layer the sandwiches in a 9X13 or similar pan. Add bread, turkey and ham. Cook in preheated 350 degree oven until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add slices of tomatoes and cheese sauce. Broil on low until heated through and a bit brown, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and broil until bacon is warmed through.