🍴 Food Apr 29, 2026 · The Brown Hotel

The Original Kentucky Hot Brown

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The Original Kentucky Hot Brown
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Clay Cook
This open-faced sandwich was created at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1926 by chef Fred Schmidt, who was looking for a unique midnight snack to serve to all the revelers dancing in the ballroom through the wee hours. The iconic dish is a must during the Kentucky Derby, and it’s a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.



Featured in “The Hot Brown Ranks Among the Mightiest American Sandwiches” by Rich Warren.





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