Cranberry Turkey Sliders
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Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers the next day! Simply layer leftover turkey, cheese and cranberry sauce on sweet Hawaiian rolls, then top with poppyseed butter and bake until golden brown.
This easy recipe also makes the perfect party food during the holiday season! Need a great turkey recipe? Try my Dutch Oven Turkey Breast that's tender, juicy and delicious.
This is a fun recipe to for kids to assemble after Thanksgiving is over. Layering the turkey, cheese and cranberry sauce is simple for little hands, and can begin a treasured family tradition.
Best Turkey Sliders Recipe!
- Budget Friendly: great way to use holiday leftovers
- Great Flavor: the poppy seed butter has irresistible flavor
- Crowd Pleaser: these cranberry turkey sliders go fast!
Turkey sliders with cranberry sauce are right up there with my favorite things to eat after the holidays with cornbread biscuit dressing and cranberry glazed carrots. Our whole family looks forward to these mini sandwiches as much as Thanksgiving dinner!
In just 30 minutes, these leftover turkey sliders are ready to serve to your family or guests. Top them with crunchy poppy seeds, and let the party begin!
Ingredients and Variations
Here's what you'll need to make this easy recipe. Quantities are listed in the recipe card below.
- Slider Rolls - I use Hawaiian sweet rolls, but you can use dinner rolls or any type of slider buns
- Leftover Turkey - substitute deli turkey or leftover ham if desired
- Cranberry Sauce - whole berry cranberry sauce or homemade sauce both work in this recipe. The jellied sauce will work if you spread it in a thin layer.
- Provolone Cheese - sub swiss cheese, cheddar, havarti cheese, or white American
- Melted Butter - use salted butter for the best flavor
- Dijon Mustard - can sub yellow mustard if desired
- Brown Sugar - granulated sugar works also
- Poppy Seeds - you can use sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning on the top of the buns if you don't have poppy seeds
How to Make Cranberry Turkey Sliders
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the sheet of slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping the individual buns connected if possible. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been prepped with cooking spray. Add the turkey evenly over the bottom half of the slider buns.
STEP 2: Layer the provolone cheese slices on top of the turkey.
STEP 3: Spread a layer of tart cranberry sauce over the cheese.
STEP 4: Place the top half of the rolls over the cranberry sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and poppy seeds. Brush the butter mixture over the entire slab of rolls, making sure to coat each one.
STEP 5: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Customize It!
- You can add leftover mashed potatoes and stuffing if desired.
- Homemade cranberry sauce works great, but you can also use canned cranberry sauce if that’s what you have available.
- For a fun presentation, skewer each slider with a festive toothpick or a small skewer that includes a cranberry or a small pickle.
Serving Suggestions
Need sides to go along with your meal? Try these great ideas...
Loaded French Fries - easy to make and bake with frozen french fries, cheese and bacon
Fresh Fruit Platter - a great accompaniment for lunch or dinner
Harvest Salad - tasty way to sneak in some greens during the holidays
Fire and Ice Pickles - just the right amount of sweet and heat
Handy Tip!
Using soft Hawaiian rolls adds a little sweetness that pairs well with the savory ingredients and tangy cranberry sauce in this recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the sliders up to a day in advance and store them covered in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, bake them as directed, possibly adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time if they're cold from the fridge.
Provolone cheese can be substituted with other melting cheeses such as Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda.
Storing Leftovers
STORING: If you have leftover sliders, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
REHEATING: Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
FREEZING: I don't recommend freezing this recipe unless you freeze the components separately.
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For a great party spread, serve a combination of these tasty sandwiches on a large festive platter...
Recipe Card
Cranberry Turkey Sliders
*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian slider rolls (12 rolls)
- 2-3 cups leftover turkey (8 to 10 slices)
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice the sheet of slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping the individual buns connected if possible. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been prepped with cooking spray. Add the turkey evenly over the bottom half of the slider buns.
- STEP 2: Layer the provolone cheese slices on top of the turkey.
- STEP 3: Spread a layer of tart cranberry sauce over the cheese.
- STEP 4: Place the top half of the rolls over the cranberry sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and poppy seeds. Brush the butter mixture over the entire slab of rolls, making sure to coat each one.
- STEP 5: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- STORING: If you have leftover sliders, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- REHEATING: Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
- FREEZING: I don't recommend freezing this recipe unless you freeze the components separately.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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I've made these before but I've never added cheese. Your recipe looks so good. I plan to add cheese to mine after Thanksgiving.