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Hot Brown Bites

- SERVES
- 9
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Whether you plan on having an impromptu Kentucky Derby bash or you simply plan on watching it quietly at home, we've got just the thing to serve...and it's always a winner. Our Hot Brown Bites feature layers of turkey, creamy cheese sauce, and smoky bacon on top of crispy, party rye bread. You just can't go wrong!
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 18 slices cocktail party rye or pumpernickel
- 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey breast
- 3 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
What to Do
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk and whisk until smooth and mixture begins to thicken. Stir in cheese, dry mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper and heat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to broil. Place party rye on baking sheet. Top evenly with turkey, tomato, and cheese sauce.
- Broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until top is light golden. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
Notes
Looking for more Kentucky Derby favorites? Check out our recipes for Derby Chocolate Pie and Mint Julep!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 9
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 189
- Calories from Fat 83
- Total Fat 9.2g 14 %
- Saturated Fat 4.9g 24 %
- Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
- Protein 15g 31 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
- Sodium 672mg 28 %
- Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
- Sugars 3.8g 0 %
fredhomer 9960735
Aug 03, 2017
These are great appetizers for a party! I also made recipe with chipped ham and used swiss cheese. Soooo Gooood!
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Test Kitchen Team
Aug 03, 2017
We're so glad to hear that you liked these! :)
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