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Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders: A Drool-Worthy Classic for Your Derby Party

A drool-worthy, classic sammie, these Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are perfect for your Kentucky Derby party this year. They feed a crowd and disappear quickly! Made with Hawaiian sweet rolls, turkey breast, sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and a rich homemade Mornay sauce, these sliders are easy to make and packed with flavor. Don’t skip the butter glaze—it’s delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer/Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 373 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package of Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • Thinly sliced turkey breast
  • White sharp cheddar cheese slices
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Fresh tomato slices
  • Butter flour, milk, and spices for the Mornay sauce
  • Poppy seeds Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce for the butter glaze

Instructions
 

  • Make the Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk while stirring constantly. Once thickened, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt, pepper, and a dash of nutmeg.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders recipe
  • Assemble the Sliders: Slice the rolls in half, layer them with turkey, cheese, bacon, and tomatoes, and pour the Mornay sauce over the top.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders process
  • Add the Glaze: Mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Brush this heavenly mixture over the tops of the rolls.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
  • Bake and Serve: Pop the sliders in the oven until golden brown and bubbly. Slice into individual portions and watch them vanish!
    Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders serving

Notes

  • Use crumbled bacon instead of bacon strips for easier slicing and serving.
  • Don’t skip the butter glaze—it adds incredible flavor!
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd at parties or casual gatherings.
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