Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Turkey Cranberry Sliders combine savory turkey with sweet cranberry sauce and melted cheese, making a perfect treat for any gathering or casual dinner.
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 1 package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12 count)
- 2 cups diced turkey Use good-quality turkey, ideally leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
- 1 cup cranberry sauce or relish May microwave if thick for easier spreading.
- 6 slices Swiss cheese (or favorite cheese) Feel free to experiment with other cheeses.
- 6 tbsp butter Melted for the mixture.
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dried minced onion
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
- Parmesan cheese (optional) For sprinkling on top before serving.
- Dried parsley (optional) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cover a 9x13 baking pan with foil and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Remove Hawaiian Sweet Rolls from the package while keeping them connected. Slice the slab in half lengthwise.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking pan.
- Layer diced turkey evenly over the bottom slab.
- Warm the cranberry sauce in the microwave if it's too thick and then spread it over the turkey.
- Layer Swiss cheese slices on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Replace the top half of the rolls back on.
Baking
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the assembled sliders.
- Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and dried parsley on top right before serving.
- Slice the slider slab into individual pieces and serve warm.
Notes
Storage: Sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Thaw before reheating. For variety, try BBQ Turkey Sliders or Veggie-Loaded Sliders.