Derby Party Hot Brown Sliders (Printable Version)

Mini hot brown sliders with turkey, bacon, creamy Mornay sauce, served on soft brioche buns. Great for parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sliders

01 - 12 brioche slider buns
02 - 12 slices roasted turkey breast
03 - 12 slices cooked bacon
04 - 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Mornay Sauce

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or sharp white cheddar
11 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1/4 cup extra grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until the cheese melts and sauce is uniform.
03 - Slice brioche buns in half. Arrange the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - On each bun bottom, place a slice of roasted turkey, a thin tomato slice, a spoonful of Mornay sauce, and a slice of crisp bacon.
05 - Position the top halves on each slider. Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
06 - Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese over the sliders for enhanced flavor, if desired.
07 - Place sliders in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until buns are golden and filling is heated through.
08 - Remove sliders from oven. Scatter chopped fresh parsley atop and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The Mornay sauce comes together so smoothly, your kitchen will smell like a fancy bistro but with zero fuss&
  • These sliders are the perfect mix of creamy, savory and fresh—guaranteed to disappear from the platter before you can grab seconds&
02 -
  • If you crowd the sliders on the pan, they won’t crisp up on the sides—space them out&
  • Letting the Mornay sauce cool a bit before assembling helps keep buns from getting soggy&
03 -
  • Don’t rush the sauce& Take your time whisking so it’s lump-free&
  • Sneak in a pinch of cayenne for warmth—it wakes up the whole flavor&
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