Bourbon-Bacon Turkey Sliders with Mornay Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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Mini turkey burgers infused with bourbon and bacon, topped with a creamy cheese sauce and served on soft buns for a quick Kentucky-inspired bite. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, bourbon, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 slices, cooked until crisp and crumbled bacon
4 slider buns
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup, grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground turkey, 1/4 cup bourbon, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, then form into 4 small patties (about 3 inches in diameter).
Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: While patties cook, prepare Mornay sauce: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
Step 4: Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk until smooth, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese and 1/4 tsp nutmeg until melted.
Step 5: Place cooked patties on slider buns, top with 1 tbsp Mornay sauce, 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.