Description
These Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a delicious and festive treat, featuring layers of thick-cut deli turkey, creamy Swiss or Provolone cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce nestled inside soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls. The sliders are brushed with a flavorful butter mixture infused with garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or game day snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut deli turkey or ham
- 6 large slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 1 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 12-pack Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Butter Mixture
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian dinner rolls in half horizontally. Lay the bottom halves in a single layer in a baking dish. Evenly layer the thick-cut turkey or ham over the rolls, then spread cranberry sauce evenly over the meat. Place slices of Swiss or Provolone cheese on top of the cranberry sauce, and then cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful brush-on glaze.
- Apply Butter Mixture: Use a brush to coat the tops of the sandwich rolls generously with the butter mixture, ensuring good coverage for flavor and browning.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep the sliders moist, then bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 10-12 minutes until the tops of the rolls are golden brown and toasted. Watch closely during this step to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice the sliders apart if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy these delicious, buttery cranberry turkey sliders as a perfect party appetizer or meal!
Notes
- The sweet Hawaiian rolls complement the savory turkey and tangy cranberry sauce perfectly.
- Using Swiss or Provolone cheese adds a creamy texture to balance the flavors.
- For a different flavor profile, swap the turkey with deli ham or chicken.
- Make sure not to burn the sliders during the uncovered baking – keep a close eye on them in the last few minutes.
- These sliders are ideal for holiday entertaining or casual gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 179 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
