The famous Hot Brown gets turned into a mini appetizer that has all the flavor of the original. These tarts are super easy to make. A crunchy filo cup is filled with a creamy and rich turkey and bacon filling.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1cup finely chopped roasted turkey breast
6slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled
2tablespoonsfinely chopped tomato
3tablespoonsbutter
2 1/2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1cuphalf-and-half
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonwhite pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper
1/3cupfreshly grated Romano cheese
2(15-count) boxesmini fillo shells
grape tomatoes cut into slivers for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine turkey, bacon, and tomato in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Cook until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and cheese until cheese is melted.
Pour sauce into bowl with turkey and stir to mix well.
Arrange fillo shells on a baking sheet. Fill each one with filling. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with tomato if desired.