Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese
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Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese has all the flavors of a classic Kentucky Hot Brown tucked into luscious macaroni and cheese.
Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese
The first time I ever had Kentucky Hot Brown I fell in love with it right then. A friend shared the recipe with me and I’ve been enjoying it for years now. I never saw it on a restaurant menu until a cool little restaurant, the Blue Canoe, opened in town a couple of years ago.
Therefore, I deconstructed the traditional Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich and replaced the bread with cheesy pasta for this recipe. Ok, so, you could just mix everything together and call it a casserole. But, it’s so much more than that! It’s layers of creamy, cheesy, salty, smoky, crunchy goodness. Layer it. Make it pretty. Savor it.
The tomato is really more than a garnish. It adds a little acidity, freshness, and brightness to the rich, creaminess of this recipe.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.
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Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni prepared according to package directions
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons self-rising flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
- 6 ounces ham steak cubed
- 1 medium chicken breast cubed
- 6 slices bacon
- salt and pepper
- 4 or 5 slices sourdough bread cut into cubes
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium Roma tomato
Instructions
- Salt and pepper cubed chicken breast. Heat a skillet on med-high. Add chicken cook 2 to 3 minutes on first side then toss and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from skillet.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
- Add ham cubes to hot skillet and just heat through. Remove from skillet
- Cook bacon to crisp. Remove from skillet and chop.
- Add oil to skillet. Add bread cubes to skillet and toast tossing until all sides are browned. Remove from skillet.
- In a large pan, melt 2 T butter. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add milk and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer until it begins to thicken. (It will not get really thick) Add cheese and stir until cheese melts.
- Add pasta to cheese sauce; stir to combine.
- I like to serve in individual dishes, you can plate on one large platter if you prefer. Spoon pasta on dish. Top with chicken, ham, bacon and bread. Add 1 or 2 slices of tomato on top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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