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Our take on the classic Kentucky sandwich reconstructs the traditional hot brown into a Parker House roll format, with the melted cheese, white Béchamel sauce, and fillings inside warm, buttery rolls. They’re super easy to pick up and bite, so tailgaters won’t need a fork and knife.
Course Fast Meal
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 ⁄4 cup 6 ounces plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1 ⁄4 cups whole milk warmed
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 11-ounce package frozen Parker House yeast rolls, thawed (such as Sister Schubert’s)
  • 8 ounces sliced deli smoked turkey breast torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
  • 2 large plum tomatoes sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until a paste forms and begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Add the warm milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Remove the rolls from the aluminum pan, and place on a flat surface. Using a bread knife, cut the rolls crosswise, creating tops and bottoms. Transfer the bottoms of the rolls to the aluminum pan, cut side up, and layer with half of the turkey pieces. Using half of the cooled white sauce, dollop each roll bottom with about a spoonful. Layer evenly with half of the cheese slices. Repeat the layers once. Top each with a tomato slice, and cover with the tops of the rolls.
  • Combine the Dijon, Worcestershire, and remaining 3⁄4 cup butter in a microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH until the mixture is melted, about 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds. Stir in the parsley, and pour the mixture evenly over the rolls in the pan.
  • Bake at 350°F until the rolls are golden brown and the fillings are bubbly, about 20 minutes. Keep warm, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Serves 8 // Hands-on 45 minutes // Total 1 hour, 5 minutes