Description
These Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are the ultimate Southern-inspired crowd-pleaser. Stacked with juicy turkey, crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, a homemade creamy Gruyère cheese sauce, and nestled inside soft Hawaiian rolls—then brushed with a savory-sweet buttery glaze. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or a fun weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce
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2 tbsp salted butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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Pinch of nutmeg
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Sliders
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12 Hawaiian rolls (1 package)
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1 lb sliced deli turkey
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12 oz bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
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12 slices small tomato
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1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Butter Topping
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1/2 cup salted butter, melted
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2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp dried onion flakes
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in milk and simmer for 1 minute until thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in shredded Gruyère until smooth. Set aside.
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Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the prepared dish.
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Layer on the sliced turkey, followed by chopped bacon.
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Pour and spread the cheese sauce evenly over the top.
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Top with tomato slices (1 per roll), then sprinkle on the remaining shredded Gruyère.
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Add the top halves of the rolls.
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In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon, Worcestershire, onion flakes, and garlic powder. Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.
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Cover with nonstick foil (or spray foil to prevent sticking).
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Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5 minutes until golden on top.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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Try smoked turkey or leftover roast turkey for a flavor boost.
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You can assemble ahead and bake when ready.
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Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg