Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

Ingredients:

• 1 12-count package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, sliced in half

• 1 lb. turkey breast, thinly sliced and divided

• 12 slices white sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup if shredded)

• 8 slices bacon, roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces and cooked until crisp

• 12 roma tomatoes slices, about 1/4-inch thick

Mornay Sauce (make about 1 cup)

• 3 Tbsp. butter

• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• dash nutmeg

• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Butter Glaze

• 1/2 cup (one stick) butter, melted

• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

• 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Mornay Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

• Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, being careful not to brown.

• Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

• Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar cheese.

• Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Keep warm and set aside.

Assemble Sliders:

• Using a large knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a portion of tops and a portion of bottoms. You want both portions of the rolls to remain connected, so there are two slabs. Place the bottom portion in the prepared pan.

• Evenly layer 1/2 of the turkey over the rolls. 

• Evenly layer the cheddar cheese slices.

• Sprinkle with the bacon.

• Layer with the tomato slices. (try to place a slice on each roll)

• Carefully spread the Mornay sauce over the tomatoes.

• Evenly layer the remaining sliced turkey, then top with top portion of buns.

Butter Glaze:

• In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until well combined. Pour mixture evenly over top of rolls. 

• Cover pan with aluminum foil and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.

• Bake covered for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove foil and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

• Cut into individual sliders and serve immediately.

Notes:

• Makes 12 sliders.

• Prep time: 20 min

• Cook time: 25 min

• Original recipe - https://thebeachhousekitchen.com/2018/04/19/kentucky-hot-brown-sliders/