Don’t just save this recipe for The Derby.
It needs to be at all your gatherings.
Crafting an extravagantDerby Day menu?
Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stying: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
A Kentucky hot brown is a classic choice for the Derby, and theseslider-style versionsare perfect for sharing.
Turkey, Gruyere, tomato, bacon, and Parmesan get stacked up to make these towering sliders.
Once you’ve assembled the sandwiches, the fun really begins.
Trust us: These Hot Brown Party Rolls will be the talk of the town.
Lightly spray an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cover bottom halves of rolls with 3 slices Gruyere cheese, cutting slices to fit in an even layer.
Add turkey slices, folding to fit evenly on Gruyere.
Place tomato slices in an even layer on turkey.
Top evenly with bacon pieces.
Add remaining slices of Gruyere, cutting to fit, in an even layer on bacon.
Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
Cover with top halves of rolls.
Slowly pour mixture over rolls in baking dish, allowing it to soak into rolls.
Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Uncover, and continue baking until tops are golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot sandwiches from the baking dish
