Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders (Printable Version)
Mini sandwiches with turkey, bacon, cheddar, tomato, and Mornay sauce on sweet rolls. Ideal for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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1 12-count package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
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1 lb. turkey breast, thinly sliced and divided
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12 slices white sharp cheddar cheese
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8 slices bacon, roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces and fried until crisp
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12 slices tomatoes, about 1/4-inch thick
→ Mornay Sauce Ingredients
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons flour
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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Kosher salt to taste
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Ground black pepper to taste
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Dash of nutmeg
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Butter Glaze Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking after each addition. Continue to cook while stirring for 2 minutes without browning. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously. Bring to a boil while whisking for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat to low, then add cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and keep warm.
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Slice the rolls in half horizontally, ensuring the top and bottom halves remain attached as slabs. Place the bottom portion of the rolls in a parchment-lined 9×13 pan.
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Evenly layer half of the turkey over the rolls. Add a layer of cheddar cheese slices on top of the turkey. Sprinkle fried bacon over the cheese layer. Place tomato slices on top, ensuring each roll gets one slice. Spread the Mornay sauce evenly over the tomato slices. Add the remaining turkey slices on top.
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Place the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the rolls.
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Cover the pan with aluminum foil and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
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Cut into individual sliders and serve warm.