Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Savory turkey and sweet cranberry sauce blend perfectly on soft Hawaiian rolls with melted cheese, creating a delicious and festive appetizer for gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray
- 1 small bowl
- 1 brush for butter mixture
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
- 1 lb deli turkey thinly sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce jellied or whole berry
- 6 slices Havarti or provolone cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise, keeping the rolls connected, and place the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Layer the sliced deli turkey evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the turkey layer.
- Place the slices of Havarti or provolone cheese on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Cover the cheese with the top half of the rolls.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced dried onion, poppy seeds, and minced fresh chives; stir well.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15-18 minutes until heated through and cheese has melted.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 3-5 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve the sliders warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use leftover turkey for convenience and flavor.
- Substitute turkey with grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Preassemble and bake just before serving to save time.