Hot Brown Sliders

Name: Hot Brown Sliders with Mornay Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese; 12-pack Hawaiian sweet rolls; 1 lb sliced deli turkey; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, for topping; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 tsp paprika, for topping; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, for topping; 1/4 tsp white pepper, for topping

Hot Brown Sliders are a miniature take on Kentucky's iconic sandwich, featuring tender deli turkey, crispy bacon, and fresh tomato layered on sweet Hawaiian rolls and topped with a silky Mornay cheese sauce. These baked sliders are perfect for entertaining and come together in minutes.

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🏷️Kentucky

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Total

45 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
12-pack Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 lb sliced deli turkey
1 medium tomato, sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, for topping
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 tsp paprika, for topping
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, for topping
1/4 tsp white pepper, for topping

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
To make the Mornay sauce, melt 2 tbsp of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
3
Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for about one minute.
4
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
5
Season the sauce with paprika, nutmeg, and white pepper.
6
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese until fully melted. Set aside.
7
Slice the entire sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally without separating them. Place the bottom half in a baking dish.
8
Layer the deli turkey, sliced tomatoes, and then spoon the Mornay sauce over the tomatoes.
9
Top with crumbled bacon and the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded white cheddar cheese.
10
Place the top half of the rolls back on.
11
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of melted butter with the paprika, nutmeg, and white pepper for the topping.
12
Spoon the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the tops of the sliders.
13
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
14
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
15
Let cool slightly before separating and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Make the Mornay sauce while the oven preheats; warm it gently just before pouring over assembled sliders to prevent cooling.
Slice tomatoes thick enough that they won't release excess moisture and make the rolls soggy; pat dry with paper towels.
Layer in order (roll bottom, turkey, tomato, bacon) before topping with sauce to ensure even baking and prevent fillings from sliding.
Use a kitchen torch or place sliders under the broiler for 1–2 minutes after baking if you want the tops more deeply browned.

Substitutions

White cheddar → Gruyère or Swiss cheese (richer, slightly earthier flavor)
Deli turkey → rotisserie chicken (use 1.5 cups shredded; slightly more moisture)
Hawaiian rolls → brioche slider buns (less sweet, sturdier structure)
Milk → half-and-half or light cream (richer Mornay; reduce to 3/4 cup)