Description
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Southern hot brown sandwich. These sliders feature layers of tender turkey, crispy bacon, and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection on soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings, they are easy to assemble and deliver impressive flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast, sliced or shredded
- 6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the sliders base: Slice the slider buns horizontally and place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish. Evenly layer the cooked turkey breast over the buns, then sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon on top.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Slowly whisk in the whole milk and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Season the sauce: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Combine layers: Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the turkey and bacon layered on the buns. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer.
- Finish and bake: Brush the tops of the slider buns with the melted butter for a golden finish. Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for color and added flavor. Let cool slightly before cutting into individual sliders and serving.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, add sliced tomatoes on top of the turkey before pouring the cheese sauce, as is traditional in classic Kentucky Hot Brown sandwiches.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving for convenience.
- Great for game day snacks, casual parties, or family gatherings.
