Description
Kentucky Hot Brown Wontons are a delightful twist on the classic Hot Brown sandwich, featuring crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with a creamy, savory blend of turkey, bacon, and cheese-rich mornay sauce. Topped with fresh diced tomatoes and baked until bubbly, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
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Mornay Sauce
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Wontons and Filling
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1¾ cup finely chopped turkey
- 1¼ cup mornay sauce (prepared from above)
- ½ cup cooked chopped bacon
- 1 small tomato, diced
Instructions
- Make the Mornay Sauce: Melt the unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute, ensuring the mixture does not brown.
- Add Dairy: Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a low boil. Continue stirring constantly and cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Finish Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to cool slightly while you prepare other components.
- Prepare Wonton Cups: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. Gently press each wonton wrapper into the muffin cups, forming small cups.
- Bake Wonton Shells: Bake the wonton wrappers in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the edges start to turn a golden brown. Remove the muffin pan from the oven.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped turkey, cooked chopped bacon, and the prepared mornay sauce. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Cups: Spoon the turkey mixture into each pre-baked wonton cup evenly. Then, top each filled cup with a small amount of diced tomato for freshness and color.
- Bake Filled Wontons: Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 13 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- Ensure the mornay sauce is not too hot when adding to the turkey and bacon mixture to preserve texture.
- Use cooked turkey and bacon leftovers if available to save time.
- Wonton wrappers crisp quickly; watch closely during baking to prevent burning.
- Substitute parmesan cheese with gruyere or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Can be served as an appetizer or a fun finger-food at parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
