Description
Cranberry turkey sliders bring festive flavors to any gathering with minimal effort. Crisp bread cradles juicy turkey and tangy cranberry sauce, offering party guests a perfect handheld bite that satisfies seasonal cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) package Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
- 1 pound / 454 grams deli turkey, thinly sliced
- 6 slices Havarti or provolone cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons fresh minced chives
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350ºF and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Split the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer, and place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
- Distribute sliced deli turkey uniformly across the roll base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Spread a generous layer of cranberry sauce over the turkey, creating a tangy foundation.
- Arrange Havarti or provolone cheese slices evenly across the cranberry sauce, providing a creamy texture.
- Carefully position the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer, completing the slider assemblage.
- Create a flavorful glaze by whisking together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried onion, poppy seeds, and chives in a small mixing bowl.
- Brush the prepared glaze generously and evenly over the slider tops, ensuring complete coverage.
- Shield the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15-18 minutes, allowing the ingredients to heat thoroughly and cheese to melt completely.
- Remove the foil and return the sliders to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes to achieve a golden-brown top with a slight crisp.
- Serve the sliders immediately while warm, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Prepare a quick and delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack that combines tangy cranberry sauce with savory turkey and melted cheese.
- Hawaiian rolls provide the perfect soft, sweet base for these sliders, creating a delightful flavor contrast with the savory fillings.
- Make-ahead friendly dish that can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking, perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
- The buttery herb topping adds an extra layer of flavor and creates a golden, crispy exterior that elevates these simple sliders.
- Easily customize by swapping turkey with ham or chicken, and experiment with different cheese varieties to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the gooey melted cheese and warm, soft rolls at their absolute best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg