Description
Cranberry turkey sliders bring holiday cheer to your party table, combining festive flavors in miniature sandwich perfection. Guests will savor juicy turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and crisp greens nestled between golden rolls, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound deli turkey, thinly sliced
- 6 slices Havarti or provolone cheese
- 1 package (16 ounces/454 grams) Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice the connected rolls horizontally, maintaining their structural integrity, and gently place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
- Create a flavorful layering by arranging turkey slices evenly across the roll base, followed by a smooth spread of cranberry sauce and a generous coverage of cheese slices.
- Carefully position the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients, creating a complete slider assembly.
- Craft the aromatic topping by whisking together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, finely minced onion, poppy seeds, and chopped chives until well combined.
- Generously brush the entire surface of the slider tops with the prepared butter mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15-18 minutes, allowing the ingredients to heat through and meld together.
- Remove the foil and return the sliders to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, creating a golden-brown, crispy top with a slight crunch.
Notes
- Swap turkey for rotisserie chicken or pulled pork to create variety and keep the dish exciting for different taste preferences.
- Reduce butter quantity for a lighter version, using olive oil spray as a healthier alternative for health-conscious guests.
- Gluten-free guests can enjoy this recipe by using gluten-free rolls and ensuring all condiments are gluten-free certified.
- Vegetarian option works great with plant-based deli slices or grilled portobello mushrooms as protein replacement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg