Description
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Southern Hot Brown sandwich, featuring layers of roasted turkey, crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce, all baked atop soft slider rolls. Perfect for game day or party platters, these cheesy turkey sliders are easy to assemble and deliver a warm, comforting bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian or dinner rolls)
- 1/2 pound sliced roasted turkey breast
- 6 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese sauce: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of whole milk and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the sliders: Carefully slice the entire block of 12 slider rolls horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom halves of the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer the sliced roasted turkey evenly over the bottom rolls, followed by thin slices of tomato and the halved cooked bacon pieces.
- Add the cheese sauce and top the sliders: Pour the prepared cheese sauce evenly over the layered turkey, tomato, and bacon. Replace the top halves of the slider rolls onto the assembly. Brush the tops with 1 tablespoon of melted butter to promote browning during baking.
- Bake the sliders: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to heat through and meld flavors. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice the sliders apart, and serve warm. These sliders are best enjoyed fresh but can also be prepared ahead and baked before serving.
Notes
- These sliders are perfect for game day or party platters.
- You can assemble them ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Swap turkey for ham if desired to change up the flavor.
