Cranberry Turkey Sliders

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Cranberry Turkey Sliders

These Cranberry Turkey Sliders are the perfect way to turn holiday leftovers into something irresistible! Tender turkey, melted cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce are layered on soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery honey mustard glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
10-12 ounces leftover turkey or as desired
¾ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
6-12 slices mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese

Optional Spread and Topping

4 tablespoons butter melted, divided
2 tablespoons honey mustard dressing
1 tablespoon onion minced
1 teaspoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds
2 tablespoons green onions minced

Optional Addition

2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon thyme or sage, minced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the rolls in half horizontally, leaving all the rolls connected (optional), and put them on the baking sheet.
Cut Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottoms in your prepared baking pan.
In a small bowl, melt butter. Add honey mustard dressing, minced onions, and green onions. Spread 3⁄4 of this mixture on cut rolls.
Layer 6 slices of mozzarella cheese on the bun bottoms, then some sliced turkey, about 1 ½ tablespoons cranberry sauce (or more) then another layer of cheese, followed by the tops of buns.
Brush the butter on the tops of the buns, sprinkle seeds on top, if desired, then lightly spray the inside of foil with nonstick spray, cover and bake for about 15-20 minutes or cheese is melted.
Remove the foil and turn the oven to broil for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, if desired.

Notes

Slice the turkey thinly: Cut leftovers into even slices so they warm quickly and evenly.
Toast the bottoms first: Toast the bottom buns for 2 minutes to keep them from getting soggy.
Go easy on the cranberry: Use just enough sauce to add flavor without making the sliders fall apart.
Bake covered, then uncover: Cover with foil first to melt the cheese, then uncover to brown the tops.
Rest before slicing: Let sliders cool 5 minutes after baking for cleaner cuts and gooier cheese pull.

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