Turkey Cranberry Sliders ready in 20 minutes Recipe
These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are a quick and delicious way to enjoy leftover turkey with a festive twist. Featuring Hawaiian rolls layered with turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, creamy cheese, and a Dijon-mayo spread, then topped with buttery Everything But the Bagel seasoning, they make the perfect warm appetizer or snack ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes covered + 5 minutes uncovered (15 minutes total)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders (serves 6-8 people) 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package of Hawaiian rolls (12 rolls)
- 500 g leftover turkey or substitute with deli turkey
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese or 6–8 slices Havarti cheese
Spreads and Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Everything But the Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare the rolls: Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in a single layer, keeping the top and bottom halves intact, and place the bottom half on a baking dish or sheet.
- Make the spread: In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard and mayonnaise until smooth, then spread this mixture evenly over the cut side of the bottom half of the rolls.
- Assemble the sliders: Layer the sliced or shredded turkey evenly over the mustard-mayo spread, spoon the cranberry sauce over the turkey, and sprinkle grated white cheddar cheese or lay slices of Havarti cheese evenly on top.
- Add the top layer: Place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls over the assembled fillings to form complete sliders.
- Butter and season: Brush the melted butter generously over the tops of the sliders and evenly sprinkle the Everything But the Bagel seasoning for added flavor and texture.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to heat through and start melting the cheese.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm and gooey for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use fresh cheese: Grate your cheese just before assembling for better meltiness and creaminess, since pre-shredded cheese can contain anti-caking agents that affect texture.
- Butter evenly: Apply melted butter generously and sprinkle seasoning just before baking to ensure flavorful, golden-brown tops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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