Lightened Hot Browns

Health score
5%
Lightened Hot Browns
15 min.
4
278kcal

Suggestions

Experience a delightful twist on the classic Hot Browns with this Lightened Hot Browns recipe! Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this dish serves 4 and is ready in just 15 minutes. Each serving contains only 278 calories, making it a guilt-free main course option. Enjoy the rich flavors of this recipe, featuring a savory combination of reduced-fat bacon, sliced deli-roasted turkey breast, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, and a velvety Parmesan Cheese Sauce.

For a unique variation, try the Club-Style Lightened Hot Browns With Caramelized Onions, which adds a sweet and savory touch with caramelized onions. Or, satisfy your Southwestern cravings with the Southwestern Lightened Hot Browns, featuring toasted cornbread, Spicy Cheese Sauce, and chopped green chiles.

With a focus on protein and healthy fats, this recipe offers a balanced caloric breakdown of 42.49% protein, 42.49% fat, and 15.02% carbohydrates. Whether you're looking for a comforting main dish or a versatile meal option, Lightened Hot Browns is sure to impress your taste buds and keep you satisfied. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to dive into a world of flavor with this delectable recipe!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon crumbled cooked reduced-fat
  • 0.8 pound deli turkey sliced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan shredded
  • servings parmesan 
  •  plum tomatoes sliced
  • oz sandwich bread white toasted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Arrange desired bread slices on an aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Top evenly with turkey and Parmesan Cheese Sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  2. Broil 6 inches from heat 4 to 6 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top with crumbled bacon and tomato slices; serve immediately.
  3. Club-Style Lightened Hot Browns With Caramelized Onions: Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 large sweet onion, sliced, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are caramel colored.
  5. Place desired bread slices on jelly-roll pan, and layer with 1/4 lb. each of sliced deli-roasted turkey, roast beef, and ham. Top with Parmesan Cheese Sauce and onions; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil as directed. Top with crumbled bacon and tomato slices; serve immediately.
  6. Southwestern Lightened Hot Browns: Substitute 4 (2-inch-thick) square cornbread slices, halved and toasted, for bread.
  7. Place on jelly-roll pan, and top with turkey, Spicy Cheese Sauce, and 1 (5-oz) can chopped green chiles, drained. Substitute shredded Mexican four-cheese blend for Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle over sandwiches; broil as directed. Top with crumbled bacon and tomato slices; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein42.49%
Fat42.49%
Carbs15.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.69
Glycemic Load
3.28
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.28913042338%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:278.49kcal
13.92%
Fat:13.11g
20.18%
Saturated Fat:7.15g
44.71%
Carbohydrates:10.43g
3.48%
Net Carbohydrates:9.71g
3.53%
Sugar:3.34g
3.71%
Cholesterol:59.79mg
19.93%
Sodium:1765.04mg
76.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.51g
59.01%
Phosphorus:499.1mg
49.91%
Calcium:459.04mg
45.9%
Selenium:13.86µg
19.8%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.1%
Vitamin A:673.49IU
13.47%
Copper:0.27mg
13.44%
Magnesium:48.42mg
12.11%
Potassium:366.12mg
10.46%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.69%
Iron:1.68mg
9.34%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.7%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.76%
Vitamin C:6.37mg
7.72%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.47%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.98%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.2%
Folate:17.38µg
4.34%
Vitamin K:4.3µg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.33%
Fiber:0.72g
2.88%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.53%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes