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)
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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.
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2
Increase heat to medium. Whisk in heavy cream and cook until the cream begins to simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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6
Fill the bottom of tart shells with a sprinkling of shredded white cheddar cheese.
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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.
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8
Snip the tip of the Ziploc bag. Pipe mixture into each tart shell.
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9
Top Hot Brown Bites with bacon and a sprinkling of paprika and Parmesan cheese.
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10
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through. Allow to cool for a minute or two, then serve!