Lightened Hot Browns

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

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that won’t weigh you down, our Lightened Hot Browns are the perfect answer! This contemporary twist on the classic Southern comfort food brings gourmet flair to your lunch or dinner table while keeping calories in check. At just 278 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt.

This recipe is a fantastic combination of flavors and textures that will surely please everyone. Imagine layers of tender deli-roasted turkey, flavorful crumbled bacon, and luscious Parmesan cheese sauce, all perfectly broiled to a bubbly, golden perfection. The addition of fresh, juicy plum tomatoes adds a bright, refreshing contrast to the rich ingredients, making every bite a delightful experience.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering, preparing a weeknight dinner, or simply craving comfort food with a healthier edge, these Lightened Hot Browns are sure to impress. Plus, with variations like the Club-Style with caramelized onions or a Southwestern twist with cornbread and green chiles, you can easily personalize this dish to suit any occasion or taste preference.

In just 15 minutes, you can create this scrumptious meal that appeals to both the eyes and the palate. Dive into a plate of Lightened Hot Browns and enjoy all the comforting flavors of this classic dish, reimagined for the health-conscious foodie!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon crumbled cooked reduced-fat
  • 0.8 pound deli-roasted turkey breast sliced
  • 0.3 cup freshly parmesan cheese shredded
  • servings parmesan cheese sauce 
  •  plum tomatoes sliced
  • oz 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