Use your Thanksgiving leftovers for these Turkey Cranberry Sliders! These Hawaiian roll turkey sliders are made with turkey, cranberry sauce and swiss cheese and baked to perfection with a butter drizzle.
Are you ready for some turkey! I am! Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday because it's all about food (and naps). What's better than that? Well, maybe the leftovers! These yummy turkey sliders do a GREAT job using your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce!
Reusing my turkey leftovers from is always something I look forward to every year. I love to make a basic turkey noodle soup, but I REALLY love to make these melty Turkey Cranberry Sliders for the fam!
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These mini turkey sandwiches are perfect for the day after Thanksgiving, when you're lazing around with friends and family.
Because of the beautiful colors and the delicious poppyseed topping, these sandwiches look and taste special. But, they're so easy! Just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven is all you need to make these yummy turkey sliders.
Can I Use Deli Turkey For This Recipe?
When I made these Turkey Cranberry Sliders, I used leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. Don't be discouraged if you don't have leftovers available! Just visit your deli and ask them to thick cut deli turkey.
Recipe Substitutions for Cranberry Turkey Sliders:
- Substitute cut brie wedges for swiss cheese
- Substitute provolone slices for swiss cheese
- Use prepared cranberry sauce if you do not have any leftover cranberry sauce on hand
- Substitute a chutney or bacon jam for the cranberry sauce
- Add arugula or spinach to the sandwiches for a pop of green color
- Omit poppyseeds if you don't have them on hand. Or, substitute everything bagel seasoning for the poppyseeds! It's awesome!
Tips for Preparing Turkey Cranberry Sliders:
- If you have leftover sliders, reheat them in the oven before eating.
- I prefer to pre-cut the rolls to allow for the sauce to fall into the nooks and crannies around each roll!
- Remember to remove the foil for the last few minutes of bake time. This will let the tops of the rolls crisp up nicely and help reduce any greasiness.
I hope that you enjoy these super easy, baked Turkey Cranberry Sliders!
If you have any other ways that you love to use up leftover turkey, please let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear from you!
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Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Use your Thanksgiving leftovers for these Turkey Cranberry Sliders! These Hawaiian roll turkey sliders are made with turkey, cranberry sauce and swiss cheese and baked to perfection with a butter drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (12 count)
- 3 cups cooked turkey, diced or sliced
- 1 cup prepared cranberry sauce
- 6 slices of swiss cheese
- ! For the butter drizzle:
- 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- (optional) ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick foil, or prepare with baking spray.
- Separate the Hawaiian Rolls (top and bottom portion) and place the bottom half of each roll into the prepared baking dish.
- Layer with turkey, cranberry sauce and cheese then place the top part of the rolls back on top of the filling ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mustard, garlic powder and poppy seeds.
- Pour mixture over the top of the buns, and use a brush or spoon to spread evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 3 more minutes, uncovered.
- Serve immediately
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GeorgiAnn Brown
Monday 27th of February 2023
These are delicious! Used 1lb package of Hillshire Farms Turkey, 9 slices baby Swiss cheese, & cranberry sauce. I put the foil in my 9x13 pan. The bottom got very brown but it was so full of flavor. Will be making these again!
Marsha
Thursday 15th of December 2022
These were fabulous! A keeper! I used Turkey deli meat. I did have to cook mine longer - 30 minutes. Paired with broccoli cheese soup and Stove Top Turkey dressing on the side.
Miriam
Wednesday 14th of December 2022
These look delicious. Being December I don’t want to use cranberry sauce. Do you think Fig jam/spread would work?
Michelle Goth
Thursday 29th of December 2022
Hi Miriam! Yes, I think fig jam would work well, I like tart cherry jam or pepper jelly as well!
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