Here’s a terrific twist on the Kentucky Hot Brown. The traditional sandwich is a delicious open-face creation with turkey, bacon, and tomato, smothered in a Mornay sauce. However, they’re a bit messy to be considered ideal finger food for a party. This version takes essentially the same ingredients and serves them up as tasty little sliders. A full batch of 12 disappears almost as fast as the Derby race itself, so make a bunch and enjoy!
Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (12 oz.) slider rolls, split (King's Hawaiian rolls are also great for these!)
¼ c. mayonnaise
12 slices roasted turkey
12 slices bacon, crisp
6 slices Gruyere cheese (halved to fit roll)
6 slices vine-ripe tomato (halved to fit roll)
¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese
¼ c. salted butter, cubed
2 Tbs. onion, finely chopped
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp. garlic powder
Preparation:
Spread mayonnaise on bottom halves of each roll. Layer with turkey, bacon, small tomato slice, ½ slice of Gruyere and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Replace tops. Arrange sandwiches in single layer in greased 9” square baking pan. In small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Whisk in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder, and continue whisking until dissolved. Pour butter sauce over sandwiches. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for several hours. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown.
