Chili Hot Brown Casserole

A deconstructed and casserole-ized version of the classic Kentucky Hot Brown, featuring a hearty chili base, sliced turkey, crispy bacon, creamy mornay sauce, and juicy tomatoes. Broiled to bubbly perfection!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

1150

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£7.08

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Pork

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

4cupsPrepared Chili(Your favorite chili recipe; store-bought or homemade)

£6.00

1poundCooked Turkey(Sliced or shredded)

£8.00

8slicesBacon(Cooked and crumbled)

£3.00

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.60

4tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.10

3cupsMilk(Whole milk recommended)

£1.20

1.5cupsGruyere Cheese(Grated)

£4.50

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)

£2.00

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(Ground)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

2mediumRoma Tomatoes(Diced)

£0.70

4slicesTexas Toast or Garlic Bread Slices(Optional, for serving)

£2.00

Total Cost

£28.31

£7.08 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to broil. Position rack in the oven so the casserole will be about 6 inches from the broiler.
2
Spread chili evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
Arrange sliced turkey over the chili.
4
Sprinkle cooked, crumbled bacon over the turkey.
5
Prepare the Mornay Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Stir in Gruyere, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
6
Pour Mornay sauce evenly over the bacon and turkey.
7
Top with diced tomatoes.
8
Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the mornay sauce is golden brown and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
9
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with Texas toast or garlic bread slices, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (600g)

1150 kcal / 4811 kJ

Carbs

52g

20% of RDA

Fat

78g

111% of RDA

Protein

75g

150% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

16 g

18% of RDA

Sodium

1700 mg

74% of RDA

Saturated Fat

45 g

225% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the mornay sauce.

If you don't have Gruyere, you can substitute with Swiss or Fontina cheese.

Adjust the amount of chili, turkey, and bacon to your preference.

For a spicier version, use chili with a kick or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mornay sauce.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

9x13 inch baking dish

Wine Pairings

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