Cast Iron Kentucky Hot Brown

An open-faced legend: turkey, tomato, and a blanket of Mornay sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick white bread, toasted
• 1 lb roasted turkey, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup Gruyère, grated
• 8 slices bacon, cooked

Instructions

1. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook one minute. Add the milk and simmer until thick; stir in half the cheese.
2. Layer the toast and turkey in the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
3. Add the tomato slices and the remaining cheese.
4. Broil 3–4 minutes until bubbly, then finish with the bacon.

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