Hot Brown Casserole is full of turkey, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes plus a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for the Kentucky Derby or anytime you’re craving the flavors of a Hot Brown Sandwich.

If you love a Hot Brown Sandwich, this casserole will be a real favorite.
What is a Hot Brown Sandwich"
The Hot Brown Sandwich is a classic Louisville sandwich that was first served at The Brown Hotel in the 1920s. It’s an open-faced turkey sandwich with a mornay sauce, bacon , and tomatoes. So delicious! Here’s my version of the Hot Brown Sandwich.
 

 
The base for this casserole is toasted bread cubes. They along with an egg, milk, and cheese mixture give the casserole the taste of a strata or savory bread pudding.
The bread cubes get tossed in butter and baked until golden and toasty.
 
Toasting the bread cubes dries them out and prevents the casserole from turning out soggy.

 
Hot Brown Casserole Recipe Tips:
I recommend using Texas Toast or sturdy white bread for this recipe.
You can use either deli-sliced roasted turkey or leftover turkey from cooking a whole turkey or turkey breast.
This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.

Try These Other Derby Recipes:

Sweet Tea Mint Juleps
Mint Julep Cake
Mint Julep Jello Shots
Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake
Chocolate Covered Bourbon Soaked Twinkies
Mini Hot Brown Tarts
Hot Brown Fondue
Kentucky Chocolate ...