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Kentucky Hot Brown Bites

Source of Recipe

From "Southern Snacks" by Perre Coleman Magness


Recipe Introduction

"The Kentucky hot brown sits high on the list of iconic Southern sandwiches, originally served at Louisville's Brown Hotel. And rightfully so—hot, melty cheese sauce napped over turkey with a topping of bacon—what's not to love? So, here's a party-perfect snack-size version that is always a hit. I find that the little 2-inch square party-size bread is available around holidays, but if you can't find it, cut very thin white sandwich bread into squares."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
â—¦ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
â—¦ 1 cup whole milk
â—¦ 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
â—¦ 1 ½ cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese
â—¦ 1 ½ cups finely diced cooked turkey
â—¦ 6 strips of bacon, cooked and diced
â—¦ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
â—¦ 24 slices party-size white bread


Recipe

Melt the butter in a saucepan, then whisk in the flour until smooth and pale. Whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth and thickened, then whisk in the Dijon, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cheese until melted and smooth, then remove the pan from heat and stir in the diced turkey and bacon. Leave the mixture to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.

When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350° F. Lay the bread slices out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each of the slices, then bake the bites for 10 to 15 minutes, until the topping is bubbling and melty.

I use about ½ pound of oven-roasted turkey sliced about ¼ inch thick, then diced into very small cubes. I ask the deli counter to slice the turkey on the thick side.

Makes 24