Kentucky Hot Brown

In the 1920's, the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY drew over 1,200 guests each evening for its dinner dance. In the wee hours of the morning, the guests would grow tired of dancing and retire to the restaurant for a bite to eat. Diners were rapidly growing bored with the traditional ham and eggs, so Chef Fred Schmidt set out to create something new to tempt his guests' palates. His unique creation was an open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon, tomatoes, and a delicate Mornay sauce. The Hot Brown was born!!

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