Description
Succulent cranberry turkey sliders showcase festive flavors from holiday gatherings. Hearty mini sandwiches combine savory meat with tangy cranberry sauce, delivering delightful bites you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) turkey, cooked and sliced or shredded
- 12 Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
- 6 slices Swiss or provolone cheese, halved
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and position a 9×13-inch baking dish for assembling the sliders.
- Roll Foundation: Split Hawaiian rolls horizontally while keeping them connected, then nestle the bottom half into the prepared baking dish, coating each interior surface with a thin mayonnaise layer.
- Layering Flavors: Arrange turkey slices uniformly across the roll base, followed by an even spread of cranberry sauce, then systematically layer cheese slices to create a rich, melting foundation.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk melted butter with Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, thyme, salt, and pepper to create a robust flavor enhancer, then liberally brush this mixture across the roll exteriors.
- Baking Process: Cover the assembled sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and continue baking 5-10 minutes until rolls transform to a golden-brown and cheese melts completely.
- Serving: Remove from oven, portion into individual sliders, and serve immediately while warm to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Preserve Roll Structure: Keep Hawaiian rolls connected when slicing to maintain their soft, unified texture and prevent individual rolls from falling apart during preparation.
- Layer Evenly: Distribute turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese with consistent thickness to ensure balanced flavor in every bite and prevent uneven melting.
- Butter Mixture Technique: Brush butter blend generously and thoroughly, covering entire roll surface for rich, golden-brown exterior and enhanced flavor profile.
- Melting Precision: Watch cheese closely during final baking stage to achieve complete melting without burning, removing from oven when cheese is smoothly liquefied and rolls are perfectly golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 568 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg