What is a kentucky hot brown sandwich made of and what are its orogins?
Chef Fred K. Schmidt at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, created The Hot Brown sandwich in 1926. In the 1920s, the Brown Hotel drew over 1,200 guests each evening for its dinner dance. The band would play until late, and when the band took bread, around midnight; people would retire to the restaurant for a bite to eat. Bored with the traditional ham and eggs, Chef Schmidt, delighted his guests by creating the Hot Brown. Hot Brown Sandwich 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, room temperature and beaten Salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 cup prepared whipped cream 8 slices toasted white bread, crust trimmed off 1 pound cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced Grated Parmesan cheese for topping 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained 8 bacon slices, fried crisp In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Gradually add flour, stirring constantly, until smooth and free from lumps. Gradually stir in milk un
