Description
Cranberry turkey sliders showcase seasonal comfort on a miniature sandwich canvas. Mediterranean herbs and tangy cranberry sauce elevate these compact protein-packed morsels for discerning palates you’ll savor with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) turkey slices (cooked)
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian or dinner rolls)
- 6 slices Swiss or provolone cheese (halved)
- ½ cup (120 g) cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or apply light grease for effortless release.
- Slider Assembly: Carefully bisect rolls horizontally, positioning bottom halves across the prepared baking surface as a foundational layer for flavor construction.
- Flavor Layering: Spread mayonnaise across roll bases, strategically layer turkey slices, and generously distribute cranberry sauce, creating a harmonious flavor landscape.
- Cheese Integration: Sprinkle selected cheese uniformly over turkey, crown with top roll sections to form compact slider configurations.
- Glaze Composition: Whisk melted butter with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and poppy seeds until achieving a cohesive, aromatic blend.
- Glazing Technique: Liberally brush glaze across slider surfaces, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Drape aluminum foil over the dish to protect delicate components.
- Thermal Transformation: Bake covered for 15 minutes, then uncover and continue cooking 5-10 minutes until sliders acquire a golden-brown exterior and cheese melts into luxurious uniformity.
- Serving Preparation: Extract from oven, allow brief resting period for flavor melding, then slice with precision and serve while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Slice Rolls Carefully: Use a serrated knife to cut slider rolls horizontally, ensuring even layers without tearing the bread’s delicate structure.
- Distribute Ingredients Evenly: Spread mayonnaise, turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese uniformly to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Control Butter Glaze: Brush glaze gently and sparingly to prevent soggy tops while maintaining a crisp, golden-brown finish.
- Temperature Management: Watch sliders closely during final baking stage to prevent burning, checking golden-brown color and cheese melt every few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg