Mini sliders featuring turkey, bacon, Mornay sauce on brioche, perfect for festive gatherings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Sliders
01 - 12 mini brioche slider buns, sliced
02 - 12 slices roasted turkey breast (14 oz)
03 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and halved
04 - 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for toasting buns
→ 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 grated sharp white cheddar cheese
11 - 1/4 cup 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 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbling but not browned. Slowly add milk and cream while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened, approximately 3–4 minutes.
02 - Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and keep warm on low heat.
03 - In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Place cut sides of brioche slider buns down and toast until golden, approximately 1–2 minutes.
04 - Place bottom halves of toasted buns on a baking sheet. Layer each with one slice of turkey, one slice of tomato, and 1 tablespoon Mornay sauce. Top with one half slice of bacon.
05 - Preheat broiler. Slide assembled slider bottoms (without tops) under broiler for 2–3 minutes until sauce is bubbly and lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley and smoked paprika if desired. Top each slider with the top half of brioche bun. Serve immediately while warm.
