Description
These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are the perfect way to enjoy leftover holiday turkey. Packed with flavor from cranberry sauce, Swiss cheese, and a savory buttery topping, these sliders are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Buns:
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
Cranberry Turkey Filling:
- 1½ cups cooked turkey (sliced or shredded)
- ¾ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 6 slices Swiss cheese (cut in halves)
Butter Mixture:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally without separating the rolls. Place the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Assemble the sliders: Spread mayonnaise, layer turkey, cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese on the buns. Top with the other half of the buns.
- Prepare the butter mixture: Mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, dried onion, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush over the tops of the buns.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for using leftover holiday turkey.
- You can substitute deli turkey and cheddar or provolone for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
