Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders (Printer-Friendly)
Tender turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese sauce on sweet rolls make these sliders uniquely flavorful.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese Sauce
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4 tablespoons salted butter
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
→ Sliders
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12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
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8 ounces sliced deli turkey
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8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
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2 medium tomatoes, sliced
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1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
→ Glaze
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Steps to Make This:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and stir in shredded Gruyere until melted. Set aside.
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Place bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls, cut side up, in prepared baking dish. Layer sliced turkey evenly over the rolls.
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Scatter chopped bacon over turkey layer. Spoon the cheese sauce on top and spread gently to cover evenly.
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Top each with tomato slices followed by a sprinkle of shredded Gruyere cheese.
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Place roll tops on each slider. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion flakes, and garlic powder. Brush mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
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Cover the dish loosely with nonstick or lightly sprayed aluminum foil, taking care not to let the foil touch the rolls. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are golden brown.
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Allow sliders to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Additional Notes:
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Using whole milk enriches the creaminess of the cheese sauce; avoid skim milk for best results.
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Substitute Gruyere with mozzarella, Swiss, Gouda, or white cheddar if preferred.
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Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.