Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders (Printer-Friendly)
Savory turkey and bacon sliders topped with creamy cheese sauce on sweet Hawaiian rolls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sauce
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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
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2 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
→ Sliders
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12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
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8 ounces sliced deli turkey
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6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
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3 medium tomatoes, sliced
→ Glaze
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Cook for 1 minute while whisking. Gradually add milk, continuing to whisk to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for another minute, whisking continuously. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyere cheese until fully melted. Set sauce aside.
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Place bottom halves of Hawaiian rolls, cut side up, into the prepared baking dish. Layer sliced turkey evenly over the rolls.
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Distribute chopped crispy bacon over the turkey. Spoon cheese sauce on top and gently spread evenly.
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Place a slice of tomato on each slider and sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over all.
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Cover each slider with the top half of the Hawaiian rolls. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion flakes, and garlic powder until combined.
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Brush glaze generously over the tops of the rolls. Cover baking dish with nonstick foil, avoiding contact with the rolls if possible. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
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Allow sliders to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best texture, use whole milk rather than reduced fat or skim milk in the cheese sauce.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.