Description
These Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic open-faced Hot Brown sandwich, transformed into bite-sized sliders perfect for parties or family meals. Featuring layers of tender turkey, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce atop soft slider buns, these sliders are baked to golden perfection with gooey melted cheese on top. A comforting and flavorful dish sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 slider buns (preferably soft, like Hawaiian rolls)
- 1 lb sliced turkey breast (deli-style)
- 12 slices cooked bacon, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare the Sliders: Slice the entire pack of slider buns horizontally, keeping the halves intact. Arrange the bottom halves evenly in the prepared baking dish to form the base layer for the sliders.
- Assemble the Sliders: Evenly layer the sliced turkey breast over the bottom buns. Next, place the halved cooked bacon slices atop the turkey, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the bacon. Finally, place the top buns over the layered ingredients to complete the sliders.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, which thickens the sauce. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Then, fold in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Pour the Sauce Over the Sliders: Once the cheese sauce is ready, pour it evenly over the assembled sliders, covering the buns, turkey, bacon, and cheese layers generously to ensure rich flavor throughout.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling for a perfect finish.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for a few minutes. Slice the sliders and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use soft slider buns like Hawaiian rolls for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure the bacon is fully cooked and crisp before adding to the sliders.
- The sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated before pouring over the sliders.
- You can substitute turkey with chicken or ham if desired.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven covered with foil to maintain moisture.
