Saddle up because today I’m turning the famous Hot Brown into a mini appetizer that has all the flavor of the original. These bite-sized Mini Hot Brown Tarts are the perfect holiday appetizer and they definitely deserve a spot on the table for a Kentucky Derby Party.

 
Crunchy on the outside, they have a creamy, rich filling with turkey and bacon.

 
Recently on a trip to Louisville (read about it here) I got to try the original Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel. The Brown Hotel is a lovely historic hotel with a gorgeous 2 story lobby with a hand-painted coffered ceiling. It was our home base for our trip to Louisville and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for accommodations in Louisville.

 
 
But even if you are staying elsewhere or only in Louisville for the day, a visit to the Brown Hotel is a must! The people watching in the lobby is fantastic. Grab a drink at the bar and sit for a while. And be sure to try an Old-Fashioned. They are known to have one of the best in Louisville. Then head downstairs for one of the best hotel gift stores I have ever shopped in.
While at the Brown Hotel you really must try the Hot Brown. You have a few options. The English Grill, the Brown Hotel’s upscale restaurant is open for dinner and J. Graham’s Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch. And I believe you can order one at the lobby bar as well.

J. Graham’s Cafe
The Hot Brown was created by Brown Hotel Chef Fred Schmidt in 1926...