Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

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Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

Hot Brown Sliders are more than just a delicious snack – they're a celebration of Southern hospitality. Layers of turkey, bacon and tomato are covered in a cheesy Mornay sauce on a soft slider roll. Make the components ahead of time for easy Derby Day or Spring entertaining!

Prep Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: holiday, sandwich

Servings: servings

Calories: 277kcal

Ingredients

Mornay Sauce

1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 ounce shredded white cheddar or grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Sliders

12 ounce package King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
16 ounces thinly sliced turkey
3 roma tomatoes ¼-inch slices
8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
4 tablespoons butter melted
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon paprika
3 ounces shredded white cheddar or grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

Mornay Sauce

To a small skillet on medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk. Once blended, stir in white pepper, nutmeg, paprika, and salt. Bring to a light simmer.
Once thickened, fold and blend in cheese. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Sliders

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, whisk together butter, white pepper, nutmeg, and paprika.
Place the bottom buns in a 13"x9".
Build the sliders in this order: turkey, tomato slice, the prepared Mornay sauce, bacon, shredded cheese, then the top buns.
Brush the seasoned butter on top. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until the buns are toasted and cheese melted.

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Notes

- Choose Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh and high-quality ingredients, especially when it comes to the turkey, bacon, and tomatoes. Fresh ingredients will elevate the flavor of your sliders.

- Customize the Sauce: While Mornay sauce is traditional, feel free to experiment with different cheese sauces to suit your taste preferences. Pecorino Romano is what is traditionally used, by I love it with white cheddar cheese. You can also use sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, gruyere, or Swiss.

- Make Ahead: You can prepare components of the sliders ahead of time to save time on the day of serving. Cook the bacon and prepare the Mornay sauce in advance. Assemble the sliders just before baking.

- Meat Options: You can use fresh sliced turkey breast, holiday, leftover turkey, or deli turkey. You can also substitute the turkey with sliced chicken breast or even roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.

- Bread Variations: While King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are traditional, you can use other types of bread for the sliders, such as dinner rolls, mini ciabatta rolls, or even sliced baguette.

- Bacon Alternatives: If you don't eat pork, you can use turkey bacon or beef bacon as a substitute for traditional bacon.

- Sauce Variations: In addition to Mornay sauce, you can use other sauces or spreads such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, dijon mustard, or pesto for a unique twist.

- Slider Garnishes: You can simply stick fun serving picks into each slider, or you can also sprinkle with poppy seeds prior to baking or chopped fresh parsley after they've baked.

Storage tips:

Refrigeration: Store leftover roast beef sliders in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 2-3 days.

Freezing: For longer storage, you can these sliders. However, freezing can affect the texture, so it's best for shorter periods. When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes.

Reheating: Place leftovers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. If you're in a hurry, you can use the microwave. However, this will affect the texture of the bread. Heat in short intervals.

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