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Make-Ahead Hot Brown Sliders

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These make-ahead Hot Brown sliders are perfect for weeknight parties, combining savory turkey, crispy bacon, and creamy Mornay sauce in a slider-sized Southern comfort food. They can be prepped ahead and baked when ready, making entertaining easy and stress-free.

Ingredients

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  • 12 small slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls)
  • 2 cups cooked turkey breast, shredded or sliced (rotisserie chicken can be used as a substitute)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese or about 1 cup shredded
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk, warmed slightly
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: 12 thin tomato slices, chopped parsley, hot sauce or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Cook bacon slices until crisp (oven baking recommended). Let cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Mornay sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes without browning. Slowly whisk in warm milk a little at a time to avoid lumps. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
  4. Slice slider buns in half horizontally and arrange the bottoms in the baking dish.
  5. Layer shredded turkey evenly over the buns, then sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. Add Swiss cheese slices or shredded cheese over each slider. If using, place tomato slices on top.
  6. Spoon the warm Mornay sauce generously over each slider, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese sauce is bubbling and the tops are golden brown. Check after 20 minutes to avoid burning; tent with foil if needed.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Assemble sliders up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Bake straight from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes to baking time. Toast buns lightly before assembling to prevent sogginess. Use store-bought béchamel and shredded cheese as a shortcut for Mornay sauce if short on time. Freeze assembled but unbaked sliders for up to 2 months; bake from frozen adding 10-15 minutes.

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Keywords: Hot Brown, sliders, make-ahead, party food, turkey, bacon, Mornay sauce, Southern comfort food

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