Hot Brown Bites

A Louisville (and Kentucky Derby) favorite!

Posted by Lindsay T.

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My take on the classic and decadent Hot Brown in bite-sized form!

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You Will Need (12 things)

  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tbsp freshly shredded Pecorino romano cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 15 mini Phyllo tart Shells
  • ½ cup roasted Turkey breast, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Diced Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup white Cheddar Cheese , shredded
  • 2 slices cooked Bacon , finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Paprika (smoked or regular)
  • 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Steps (10 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    To make the Mornay sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly whisk in flour until well combined to form a roux. Cook the roux for 2 minutes stirring frequently.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to medium. Whisk in heavy cream and cook until the cream begins to simmer, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in cheese 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce is smooth. Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper levels as desired.

  4. 4

    Transfer sauce to a bowl. Allow sauce to come to room temperature. Once sauce reaches room temperature, cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (Mornay sauce can be made a day in advance)

  5. 5

    To assemble the Hot Brown Bites: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place mini phyllo tart shells on parchment-lined baking sheet, about ½ inch apart.

  6. 6

    Fill the bottom of tart shells with a sprinkling of shredded white cheddar cheese.

  7. 7

    Combine the cold Mornay sauce, turkey breast, and tomatoes in a medium-sized mixing bowl and gently mix to combine. Transfer mixture to a quart-sized Ziploc bag to use for piping.

  8. 8

    Snip the tip of the Ziploc bag. Pipe mixture into each tart shell.

  9. 9

    Top Hot Brown Bites with bacon and a sprinkling of paprika and Parmesan cheese.

  10. 10

    Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Allow to cool for a minute or two, then serve!