Mini brioche buns layered with turkey, bacon, tomato, and smooth cheese sauce for flavorful bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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 for brushing
→ For the 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
→ For Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1/4 cup extra Parmesan cheese, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cream while whisking until smooth and thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
03 - Slice the brioche buns in half. Place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Layer each bun bottom with a slice of roast turkey, a tomato slice, a spoonful of Mornay sauce, and a slice of crispy bacon.
05 - Place the bun tops on each slider. Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
06 - Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese over the sliders if desired.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the buns are golden and the filling is warmed through.
08 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
