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Kentucky Hot Brown Dip

Kentucky Hot Brown Dip

JC Phelps
My Kentucky Hot Brown Dip is an easy-to-make version of the classic Kentucky Hot Brown, which is served at the Brown Hotel in Downtown Louisville.
5 from 115 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 oz. Turkey Breast diced
  • 2 c. Monterey Jack
  • 8 Strips of Bacon cooked + chopped
  • 1 c. Pecorino Romano
  • 1 block Full-fat Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ c. Sour Cream
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Garlic Powder to taste
  • Paprika to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, monterey jack, pecorino romano, and sour cream. Mix until well-incorporated.
  • Add turkey breast, nutmeg, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
  • Add Kentucky Hot Brown Dip to a seasoned cast iron skillet. Top with bacon and halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Cook at 425F for 20-25 minutes. Broil on high for 1 minute afterwards.
  • Garnish with parsley + serve with your favorite crackers and/or a baguette. Enjoy!

Notes

I prefer to make this recipe in a seasoned cast iron skillet; that said, if you don't have a cast iron, you can use any oven-safe dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 516mgIron: 1mg
Keyword hot brown dip, kentucky hot brown dip
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