The sandwich that Kentucky is known for is the "Hot Brown sandwich" which is an open faced turkey sandwich that is made with bacon and a creamy Mornay sauce.
The hot brown sandwich was created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville Kentucky in the 1920s and is an iconic sandwich that features turkey on toast, that is covered in the rich, cheesy bechamel sauce and topped with some crisp bacon and often tomatoes and then it's broiled hot and bubbly.
The healthiest type of sandwich is a sandwich that is made using lean protein, such as beans, chicken, turkey and whole grain bread or wraps as well as vegetables and the use of healthy fats like from avocados.
When making a healthy sandwich you should avoid or minimize processed meats, high sodium sauces and refined white bread.
Examples of some healthiest sandwiches are whole wheat wrap sandwich with turkey and spinach, tuna salad sandwich on whole grain bread that is made with Greek Yogurt or even sandwiches that are made with grilled tofu, avocado or hummus.
Even making just a lettuce, tomato and other vegetable sandwich with or without mayo can be healthy or even a sandwich with lettuce, tomato and tuna and or mayo can be healthy.
For meats on sandwiches a Turkey Sandwich is considered the #1 healthiest sandwich as Turkey contains less fat than most other meats and is also very rich in protein and potassium.
When making a healthy sandwich you want to combine protein, fiber and healthy fats together by using 100 percent whole grain bread or even sprouted bread as the base, a lean protein meat like tuna, chicken or turkey, which can also be prepared with Greek Yogurt instead of mayo.
And also add plenty of vegetables to the sandwich like tomatoes, spinach, cucumbers etc.
And healthy fats for the healthy sandwich can be from avocados, hummus or using other lower sodium ingredients to create a balanced and filling sandwich meal.