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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Yield: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
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.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12-count
  • 3 cups cooked turkey, diced, sliced or pulled
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese

For the butter drizzle:

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, or Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick foil or spray with cooking spray with cooking spray. 
  • Separate the Hawaiian Rolls (top and bottom portion) and place the bottom half of the rolls 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 layers of ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mustard, garlic powder, salt and poppy seeds. 
  • Pour butter mixture over the top of the buns and use a brush or spoon to spread the butter and spices evenly over the top. 
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. 
  • Remove the foil and bake for 3 more minutes, uncovered.
  • Serve immediately.

Video

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Notes

Instead of using plain cranberry sauce, you can make a simple cranberry BBQ sauce. I actually think we might like it even better than the cranberry sauce by itself! Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it begins to bubble, stirring constantly. Spoon over the top of the turkey layer before baking the sliders.
If you don't have poppyseeds, don't worry! Just omit them, or you can substitute Everything Bagel seasoning in the butter mixture. 
Serving: 1, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 142mg, Sugar: 7g
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