Warm, cheesy Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders bring the classic Hot Brown to a small, easy-to-share bite for your next game day.
introduction
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are warm, cheesy, and simple to make. They use turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a creamy Mornay sauce on slider buns. This recipe works well for parties and family meals. If you like sliders, try other simple recipes like Hot Italian Sliders.
why make this recipe
- It cooks fast and feeds a crowd.
- The flavors are rich but easy to prepare.
- You can make it ahead and bake before serving.
- It turns a classic dish into small, fun servings.
how to make Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
Make the Mornay sauce first, then layer the sliders and bake. Melt butter, whisk in flour, and add milk until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheese and season. Place turkey, bacon, and tomato on the buns, pour sauce over them, top with Parmesan, and bake until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients :
- slider buns
- sliced turkey
- crispy bacon
- tomatoes
- Mornay sauce (butter, flour, milk, cheese)
- grated Parmesan cheese
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
Directions :
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Mornay sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until smooth, then slowly add milk while stirring. Cook until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheese and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Assemble sliders: layer slider buns with sliced turkey, crispy bacon, and tomato slices. Pour the Mornay sauce over the assembled sliders. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake sliders in the oven for about 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve warm at your Gameday gathering.
how to serve Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
Serve them hot from the oven. Place on a large platter for guests to grab. Offer napkins — they can be saucy. Pair with a green salad or simple chips.
how to store Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
Cool sliders to room temperature within two hours.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm.
For longer storage, freeze assembled but unbaked sliders wrapped tightly for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
tips to make Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
- Use day-old bread or lightly toast buns so they hold sauce.
- Cook bacon until crisp for texture.
- Keep the sauce thick so it doesn’t soak the buns.
- Assemble before guests arrive and bake just before serving.
- Watch the oven near the end so the cheese turns golden, not burned.
variation (if any)
- Swap turkey for sliced ham or roast beef.
- Add a thin layer of pimento cheese for a Southern twist.
- Use Gruyère or cheddar in the Mornay sauce instead of other cheeses.
- Add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce for a spicy kick.
FAQs
Q: Can I make the Mornay sauce ahead of time?
A: Yes. Make the sauce, cool, and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat gently and stir before assembling.
Q: Can I use different buns?
A: Yes. Dinner rolls, small brioche, or Hawaiian slider buns all work well.
Q: How do I reheat leftovers so they stay crispy?
A: Reheat in a 350°F oven on a baking sheet. This keeps the top bubbly and the bacon crisp.
Q: Can I make this gluten-free?
A: Use gluten-free flour for the sauce and gluten-free slider buns.
Q: Is there a vegetarian option?
A: Replace turkey and bacon with grilled vegetables and use a vegetarian cheese for the sauce.
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Description
Warm, cheesy sliders featuring turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a creamy Mornay sauce, perfect for game day.
Ingredients
- 8 slider buns
- 1 lb sliced turkey
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup Mornay sauce (butter, flour, milk, cheese)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Mornay sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until smooth, then slowly add milk while stirring. Cook until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheese and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Assemble sliders: layer slider buns with sliced turkey, crispy bacon, and tomato slices. Pour the Mornay sauce over the assembled sliders. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake sliders in the oven for about 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve warm at your game day gathering.
Notes
Cool sliders to room temperature within two hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm. For longer storage, freeze assembled but unbaked sliders wrapped tightly for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
