Easily throw together a delicious appetizer for game day or any event with these turkey, ham, Bacon, and Swiss cheese sliders. Coated in seasoned egg wash, topped with jalapeño slices for a zesty punch, and baked to ooey gooey goodness, they will disappear fast!
Hi friends! How was your Labor Day weekend? I hope it was good, whether you celebrated it with friends and family or just kicking around at home.
Now that another major holiday is behind us, it's time to seriously focus on the next task at hand, and for many of you, it's armchair quarterback! My husband and I are not huge sports spectators but we are willing to participate in the celebratory festivities associated with them (don't hate us, we come with lots of food)!
Our son, on the other hand is an avid fan of TV sports. You always know he's been in a room because the television will be on some game or sports talk show. Since I brought up TV viewing habits—you know my husband has been in a room when you turn on the tube and up pops NCIS. I swear, that man probably knows every episode forward and backwards. But who am I to talk, I have seen every episode of Friends at least a dozen times each!
Okay, back to the sliders. Monte Cisto does not typically have bacon, but in my mind, everything becomes 2.0 when you add bacon. Right? I also veered away from the tradition with the addition of jalapeños, which I love in these sliders. They add warmth and heat to the mild (but delicious) flavor profile of this sandwich. Since the jalapeños are only added as a garnish, they can easily be removed for those who can't tolerate any amount of heat.
And hey! These sandwiches are not only good for parties and game day, they also make a perfect lunch for the little kiddos! The sliders are just the right size for little hands and appetites. For the older ones, make some ahead of time for a quick and filling after school snack that they can reheat in the toaster oven or microwave by themselves.
That's it for now, my friends! Meet you back here next time!!
BACON MONTE CRISTO SLIDERS
INGREDIENTS:
8 slices bacon
12 dinner rolls (I use King's Hawaiian butter rolls)
6 oz. deli turkey
6 oz. deli ham
6 oz. Swiss cheese
2 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/16 tsp. salt
1/16 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
24 slices jarred hot jalapeños slices
12 dinner rolls (I use King's Hawaiian butter rolls)
6 oz. deli turkey
6 oz. deli ham
6 oz. Swiss cheese
2 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/16 tsp. salt
1/16 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
24 slices jarred hot jalapeños slices
INSTRUCITONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
Line bacon slices in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook until brown, about 8-12 minutes (depending on the desired crispiness). Turn over bacon several times during cooking to attain even browning. Remove and drain on layers of paper towels. Allow to cool slightly. Cut each strip into 3 pieces. Set aside.
Divide the turkey, ham, Swiss cheese into 12 equal portions each (eyeball...does not have to be exact). Slice dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half on the prepared baking pan. Layer each dinner roll as follows: a divided portion of the turkey and ham; two slices of bacon; top with a divided portion of cheese. Cover with the top half of the dinner roll.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, butter, mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder. Generously brush egg wash onto the tops of the dinner roll. Allow egg wash to soak for 2 minutes. Pour any remaining egg wash over rolls using a brush to spread evenly onto the tops of the rolls. Garnish each roll with two slices of jalapeños.
Spray a large foil with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil, greased side down. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 additional minutes.
Makes 12 servings.
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