Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders (Printer-Friendly)

Tender turkey and bacon sliders layered with creamy cheese sauce and sweet glaze on soft rolls.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese Sauce

01 - 3 tablespoons salted butter
02 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 cups whole milk
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

→ Sliders

08 - 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
09 - 8 ounces sliced deli turkey
10 - 8 slices cooked bacon, crisp
11 - 3 medium tomatoes, sliced

→ Glaze

12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 - 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
17 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat, then stir in shredded Gruyere cheese until melted. Set sauce aside.
03 - Arrange the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls cut side up in the prepared baking dish. Layer the sliced turkey evenly over the rolls.
04 - Place the cooked bacon slices on top of the turkey layer. Spoon dollops of cheese sauce over bacon and gently spread to cover.
05 - Top each slider with a slice of tomato, then sprinkle evenly with additional shredded Gruyere cheese.
06 - Place the top halves of the rolls on each slider. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion flakes, and garlic powder until combined. Brush the glaze generously over the tops of the rolls.
07 - Cover the baking dish loosely with nonstick foil, avoiding contact with the rolls. Bake for 20 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
09 - Allow sliders to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use whole milk for a creamier cheese sauce; substituting with lower-fat milk will reduce creaminess.

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