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Hot Brown Fondue

Hosting a Kentucky Derby Party this year? You can’t find an appetizer more perfect for the Derby than Hot

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    Hot Brown Fondue

    This Hot Brown Fondue consists of a cheesy sauce with lots of chopped turkey and bacon. Serve it with toast points for dipping and you have the flavor of a Hot Brown Sandwich in a form that is easier to serve for a party.

    Three types of cheese go into this fondue: cheddar, swiss, and Parmesan. Mixed into the cheese is lots of finely chopped turkey (you could use chicken in a pinch), bacon, and green onion plus some chopped tomatoes on top.

    Hot Brown Fondue is a great way to use up leftover turkey, but if I don’t have any, I just use a rotisserie chicken.

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    Recipe adapted from Southern Living

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    Recipe

    Hot Brown Fondue

      Ingredients

      • 2 tablespoons butter
      • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
      • 2 cups milk
      • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
      • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
      • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
      • 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
      • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
      • 2 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey or chicken
      • 6 bacon slices, (cooked and crumbled)
      • 3 green onions, (sliced)
      • 1 medium tomato, (chopped)
      • Toast points

      Instructions

      1. 1

        In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

      2. 2

        Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

      3. 3

        Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, whisking continuously.

      4. 4

        Add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until smooth after each addition.

      5. 5

        Stir in turkey, half of bacon, and half of green onion.

      6. 6

        Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker to keep warm.

      7. 7

        Sprinkle remaining bacon, green onion, and the tomato on top.