Kentucky Hot Brown Bites

A miniature version of the famous Hot Brown Sandwich from The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. This appetizer version is served in phyllo cups for easy entertaining during The Kentucky Derby!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings bites

Calories 41kcal

Author Courtney Whitmore

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 cup diced roasted turkey breast
3 slices crispy-cooked bacon crumbled
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
30 phyllo cups
chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325℉.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt your butter then slowly whisk in flour to form a roux.
Whisk in half-and-half, stirring constantly, until mixture simmers. It will begin to thicken quickly, keep stirring!
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in grated cheese, salt, pepper and paprika to create the Mornay cheese sauce.
Add in diced turkey, bacon crumbles and diced tomato. Stir to combine well.
Place phyllo cups evenly on a baking sheet. Add filling to each cup.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley.

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