Description
Bite-sized American open-face sandwiches with cubed turkey, crispy turkey bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and buttery toasted Marbled Rye Buns. A halal-compliant, non-alcoholic twist on the classic Kentucky Hot Brown offering smoky, creamy, and salty flavors.
Ingredients
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
6 slices turkey bacon
12 Marbled Rye Buns (or sourdough/potato buns)
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Cook turkey in a skillet until no longer pink, season with thyme and black pepper
Sauté turkey bacon until crispy, reserve 1 tbsp fat
Toast buns using toaster oven, 2-3 minutes per side
Layer bottom buns with turkey mixture, top with 1 tbsp grated cheese and a bacon slice
Finish with remaining cheese, spread melted butter over each slider
Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is golden
Rotate tray halfway through for even browning
Monitor cheese in final 2 minutes to avoid scorching
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
For maximum smoky depth, use smoked sharp cheddar
Reserve crispy turkey bacon fat to enhance flavor balance
Choose buns 1 inch thick for optimal bite size
Serving immediately after resting ensures best texture
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
