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Crispy Hot Brown Sliders Recipe with Turkey and Mornay Sauce

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These Crispy Hot Brown Sliders combine tender turkey, crispy bacon, and creamy Mornay sauce on toasted slider buns for a quick and delicious comfort food perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 12 slider buns, sliced in half horizontally
  • 12 ounces sliced roasted turkey breast
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for Mornay sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
  • ¾ cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • Butter, softened (for toasting buns)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and chop into bite-sized pieces. Save some bacon fat for toasting buns if desired.
  2. Make the Mornay sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes until golden and bubbly but not browned.
  3. Slowly pour in 1 ½ cups warmed whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in ¾ cup grated Gruyère cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Add a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  5. Slice slider buns in half horizontally and spread softened butter on cut sides. Toast buns butter-side down in the skillet used for bacon over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Assemble sliders by layering sliced turkey (about 1 ounce per bun), a slice of tomato, and a drizzle of warm Mornay sauce on the toasted bottom buns. Sprinkle chopped bacon evenly over each slider.
  7. Top with bun lids and place sliders on a baking sheet (optional). Broil for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese further and warm through, watching carefully to avoid overcooking.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm and melty.

Notes

If Mornay sauce thickens too much, whisk in a splash of warm milk before assembling. Toast buns butter-side down to create a crispy barrier to prevent sogginess. Layer tomato under the sauce to keep buns from getting soggy. Use leftover turkey or chicken to save time. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free blend. Vegetarian options include sautéed mushrooms and roasted red peppers with dairy-free cheese.

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Keywords: Hot Brown, sliders, turkey, Mornay sauce, comfort food, easy entertaining, bacon, cheesy sauce

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