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Cranberry Turkey Sliders Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make crowd-pleaser perfect for holiday gatherings or game day. Featuring juicy deli turkey layered with tangy cranberry sauce and creamy Havarti or provolone cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls, brushed with a flavorful butter mixture and baked until bubbly and golden, these sliders combine sweet and savory flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Sliders

  • 16 oz package Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
  • 1 lb deli turkey (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
  • 6 slices Havarti or provolone cheese

Butter Topping

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom halves evenly in the baking dish to form the base for the sliders.
  3. Layer Turkey: Arrange the thinly sliced deli turkey evenly over the bottom half of the rolls, ensuring each slider has a generous amount of meat.
  4. Add Cranberry Sauce: Spread the cranberry sauce evenly across the turkey layer to add tangy sweetness and moisture.
  5. Add Cheese: Place the six slices of Havarti or provolone cheese over the cranberry sauce, distributing cheese evenly for melty goodness.
  6. Top with Buns: Cover the cheese layer with the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls, creating the sandwich structure.
  7. Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced dried onion, poppy seeds, and fresh minced chives until combined.
  8. Brush Topping: Generously brush the butter mixture over the tops of the slider buns to infuse flavor and help with browning.
  9. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the sliders are heated through and the cheese has melted.
  10. Brown Tops: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes to brown the tops of the sliders to a golden finish.
  11. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the sliders immediately while warm and melty for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Use either jellied or whole berry cranberry sauce depending on your texture preference.
  • Havarti or provolone cheese works equally well; choose based on your flavor preference.
  • You can prepare these sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just add a couple of extra minutes to baking time if baking cold from fridge.
  • Feel free to substitute deli turkey with leftover roasted turkey or chicken for a different variation.
  • Brush the butter topping generously to ensure flavorful and well-browned slider tops.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/cranberry-turkey-sliders-recipe/