![](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blythesblog.com/recipe/hot-brown-turkey-casserole/&media=https://blythesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_4907-1.jpg&description=My Dad grew up in Pittsburgh and one of his favorite things a called <a href="https://blythesblog.com/recipe/turkey-devonshire-sandwich/">The Turkey Devonshire</a> Sandwich, which is a hot open-faced sandwich on toasted bread with hot turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a cheese sauce. This sandwich was first served at The Stratford Club in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood in 1930.
I decided to make him (<em>actually, I had my husband make it!</em>) a Hot Brown Turkey Casserole. This also originated as a sandwich called the Hot Brown and was invented in 1926 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky to absorb the bourbon that guests had the night before. The 2 sandwiches are very similar, though I think the chef in Pittsburgh obviously copied it and changed the name!. Anyway, this is the casserole version, which is much easier to make and feeds a hungry or hungover crowd! data-pin-do=)
Hot Brown Turkey Casserole
April 13, 2021
My Dad grew up in Pittsburgh and one of his favorite things a called The Turkey Devonshire Sandwich, which is a hot open-faced sandwich on toasted bread with hot turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a cheese sauce. This sandwich was first served at The Stratford Club in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood in 1930.
I decided to make him (actually, I had my husband make it!) a Hot Brown Turkey Casserole. This also originated as a sandwich called the Hot Brown and was invented in 1926 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky to absorb the bourbon that guests had the night before. The 2 sandwiches are very similar, though I think the chef in Pittsburgh obviously copied it and changed the name!. Anyway, this is the casserole version, which is much easier to make and feeds a hungry or hungover crowd!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Directions
1Preheat oven to 350° F.
2In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
3In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Gradually whisk in ½ cup sauce. Slowly return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add ½ cup Parmesan cheese, cheddar, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. (Do not allow to boil.)
4In a greased 13x9-inch baking dish, layer 6 toast slices, and turkey; pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with paprika, bacon, and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
5 Bake until heated through, 20 - 25 minutes. Top with tomatoes and parsley. Cut remaining toast slices in half diagonally; serve on the side and fresh parsley on top.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
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