Cranberry Turkey Sliders layer thin deli turkey, cranberry sauce, and six slices of Havarti or provolone inside a connected dozen Hawaiian rolls. A savory butter mixture with Worcestershire, Dijon, dried onion, poppy seeds, and chives turns the sweet rolls into a balanced hot sandwich.
The recipe makes 12 sliders and takes 15 minutes to prepare plus 20 minutes to cook, for a 35-minute total.
Cranberry Turkey Slider Ingredients
Use one 16-ounce, 12-count package Hawaiian rolls, 1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey, 1 cup cranberry sauce—jellied or whole berry—and 6 slices Havarti or provolone cheese.
The topping combines 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter with 2 teaspoons each Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced dried onion, poppy seeds, and fresh minced chives.
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How to Make Cranberry Turkey Sliders
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Keep the 12 rolls connected, slice the slab in half horizontally, and place the bottom layer in the dish.
- Layer 1 pound turkey over the rolls, spread 1 cup cranberry sauce evenly over it, and add all 6 cheese slices in an even layer.
- Replace the top bun layer.
- Mix melted butter, Worcestershire, Dijon, dried onion, poppy seeds, and chives. Brush generously over all 12 tops.
- Cover with foil and bake 15 to 18 minutes, until hot and melted.
- Remove the foil and bake another 3 to 5 minutes to brown the tops. Serve immediately.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Prepare the Oven and Dish
Slice the Roll Slab Horizontally
Layer One Pound of Turkey
Spread One Cup Cranberry Sauce
Use Six Cheese Slices
Replace the Top Slab
Mix the Seasoned Butter
Brush Every Bun Top
Bake Covered for Fifteen to Eighteen Minutes
Brown Uncovered for Three to Five Minutes
Separate Twelve Sliders
Storage and Reheating
Keep the Thirty-Five-Minute Timing
Conclusion
Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch dish. Split the connected 12-count roll slab horizontally. Layer 1 pound turkey, 1 cup cranberry sauce, and 6 cheese slices over the bottom, then replace the top. Brush with butter mixed with 2 teaspoons each Worcestershire, Dijon, dried onion, poppy seeds, and chives. Cover and bake 15 to 18 minutes; uncover and brown 3 to 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use jellied cranberry sauce?
Yes. The recipe allows either jellied or whole-berry cranberry sauce at the same 1-cup amount.
- → Which cheese should I use?
Use exactly 6 slices of either Havarti or provolone cheese.
- → How long do the sliders bake covered?
Bake under foil at 350°F for 15 to 18 minutes, until hot and melted.
- → How are the tops browned?
Remove the foil and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, watching until the buns are golden.