Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender turkey and bacon topped with creamy cheese sauce on soft Hawaiian rolls, perfect for parties or dinners.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Roux
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4 tablespoons salted butter
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Sauce
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2 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
→ Sandwich
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12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
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12 slices deli turkey
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8 slices cooked crispy bacon
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6 slices tomato
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1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
→ Glaze
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4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute while whisking continuously, then remove from heat. Stir in Gruyère cheese until melted and set sauce aside.
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Place bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls cut side up in the prepared baking dish. Layer deli turkey evenly over the rolls.
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Top turkey with crispy bacon slices. Spoon cheese sauce over the bacon and spread gently to cover evenly.
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Place a slice of tomato on each slider, then sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese evenly on top.
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Place the top halves of the rolls over the sliders. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion flakes, and garlic powder. Brush this glaze over the roll tops. Cover the baking dish loosely with nonstick foil, avoiding contact with the rolls. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until the rolls are golden brown.
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Allow sliders to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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For a smoother sauce, whisk constantly to prevent lumps during milk incorporation.
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Leftovers can be covered with foil and reheated in the oven or covered in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.