 The Hot Brown was first served at Louisville's Brown Hotel | |
| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Created by | Fred K. Schmidt, Brown Hotel |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Turkey, bacon, Mornay sauce |
| Variations | Some versions also use ham, pimentos and/or tomatoes |
A Hot Brown sandwich (sometimes known as a Louisville Hot Brown or Kentucky Hot Brown) is an American hot sandwich originally created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, by Fred K. Schmidt in 1926. It is a variation of traditional Welsh rarebit and was one of two signature sandwiches created by chefs at the Brown Hotel shortly after its founding in 1923. It was created to serve as an alternative to ham and egg late-night dinners.[1][2]
- ^ Kleber, John E. (I) The Kentucky Encyclopedia. UP of Kentucky. p. 443.
- ^ Ranahan, Jared (2020-09-05). "Everything you need to know about the Kentucky Hot Brown". USA Today 10Best. Retrieved 2024-02-26.