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Hot Brown
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12 slices toast, crust removed 12-18 slices cooked chicken 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 3 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks, beaten 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbs. butter 12 slices bacon, cooked and drained In 6 individual baking dishes, place 1 slice toast in bottom. Top with 2-3 chicken slices. Melt 1/3 cup butter and blend in flour; stir in milk and salt, and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Blend in yolks, then Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. Pour 1/2 cup sauce over each sandwich. Crisscross 2 slices of bacon over each and place diagonal halves of toast at the ends of each dish. Sprinkle additional Parmesan over all, run under broiler and serve when golden brown. Serves 6. |