Breakfast Hot Brown
A fast and easier version of an Eggs Benedict! true comfort food.
Equipment
- 1 toaster
- Stove
- microwave to warm ham/turkey; cook bacon
- 2 skillets nonstick -for white sauce and eggs if frying or scrambling.
- 1 saucepan with lid if boiling or poaching eggs
- 1 Whisk
- Measuring cups- dry/liquid/spoons
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices bread Gluten free version if need to make GF
- 2 C milk
- 4 T butter
- 4 T flour, all purpose Bob's Red Mill One to One flour for Gluten Free
- 1/4 C grated cheese- cheddar or your favorite
- 4 slices ham or turkey
- 4 slices bacon, cooked
- tomato slices, optional
Instructions
- The first step in this recipe is to cook the eggs. -For hard boiled eggs, cover eggs with cold water and bring to a boil, turn off heat and cover for 20 minutes; immerse in cold water, peel and slice.-For fried eggs, place in a small amount of butter in nonstick skillet and cook to desired doneness...over easy for runny consistency or hard cooked, if you prefer more doneness. Scrambled eggs are another option.***A true Eggs Benedict poached egg is usually runny...not my favorite, but suit your own preferences. I have found frying is easier and saves time.
- Toast slices of bread in a toaster OR in a skillet with a tiny bit of butter, turning to toast on both sides.
- Make cheese sauce by adding in butter to a large nonstick skillet to melt.Add in flour and stir until "cooked".Pour in cold milk all at once and continue to whisk until desired thickness. Salt and pepper to taste.Finally, add in cheese to taste and stir to melt.***A true Eggs Benedict is served with a Hollandaise sauce...this is your preference again. The cheese sauce is just quick, easy and delicious.
- Warm the turkey or ham in the microwave.**A traditional Kentucky hot brown has bacon, so cook a slice of bacon for each serving in the microwave.
- Layer the Breakfast Hot Brown version of the Eggs Benedict:-toast, ham or turkey, egg, 1/2 C cheese sauce and top with sliced tomatoes and bacon. TIP: My original recipe was with 1 C sauce per serving. 1/2 C /serving is plenty.
- If you desire, you can place the hot brown in a dish safe for broiling and broil for a few seconds in the oven. I skip this, but this does make it more like a true Kentucky Hot Brown.
Notes
This is truly a family and classroom favorite...I can't tell you how many family and friends have had their feet under my table for this one!
I am in love with a true Eggs Benedict; but, this is a faster and easier version that works when we are in the mood for them.
TIP: To make this a Gluten Free version, swap out the all purpose flour with Bob's Red Mill One to One gluten free flour and a gluten free bread for toast.