Kentucky Hot Brown

Directions

1. 1
   In a 4-quart, heavy sauce pan, melt butter.
2. 2
   Mix in flour until mixture is smooth.
3. 3
   Add milk in small amounts at a time; cook until sauce is thick.
4. 4
   Add Tabasco sauce and Parmesan cheese.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Take out 1/2 cup sauce and add to beaten egg yolks. Mix well and return to the remainder, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Add all cheeses.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Toast six slices of bread on both sides.
10. 10
    Slice each piece in half and place on a heat-resistant plate.
11. 11
    Layer with chicken or turkey, ham of your choice, sauce, tomato, and 2 slices of bacon.
12. 12
    Top with paprika.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° for 12 minutes.