Description
This Kentucky Hot Brown Pizza combines the rich flavors of the classic Hot Brown sandwich with the beloved format of pizza. Featuring a creamy Mornay sauce, tender turkey, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a blend of Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses atop a fresh pizza dough, this recipe offers a decadent twist perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Mornay Sauce
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg (to taste)
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Pizza
- 1 1-lb ball fresh pizza dough
- 1 cup chopped turkey
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 2 roma tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Mornay Sauce: Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, making sure the mixture does not brown. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously. Bring the mixture to a low boil and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg to taste. Remove from heat and fold in the shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a pizza stone or pizza pan for baking.
- Prepare Pizza Dough: Roll out the fresh pizza dough on your pizza stone or pizza pan to your preferred thickness and shape.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread a generous layer of the warm Mornay sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Distribute the chopped turkey and chopped bacon evenly on top, followed by the sliced roma tomatoes. Finally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the entire pizza.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Ensure the Mornay sauce is not too hot when spreading on the dough to prevent making it soggy.
- Use a pizza stone if available for a crisper crust.
- Feel free to substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing to allow the cheese and sauce to set.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties which often have additives.
