Cranberry Turkey Sliders Recipe
Quick Cranberry Turkey Sliders Recipe packed with turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, and soft buns baked for a sweet savory flavor perfect for sharing
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x13 inch works best)
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl (optional for butter glaze)
- Pastry brush or spoon
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns Hawaiian rolls or soft dinner rolls
- 2 cups cooked turkey shredded or sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- 6 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar, mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional but delicious additions:
- ½ cup stuffing for holiday-style sliders
- A few fresh rosemary sprigs for aroma
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the buns
- Slice the slider buns horizontally without separating them individually. Keep the bottom and top halves intact like a sheet—it makes assembly so much easier.
Step 2: Layer the turkey
- Place the bottom half of the buns in your baking dish. Spread the cooked turkey evenly over the buns. Try to keep it fluffy so every bite has a good texture.
Step 3: Add cranberry sauce
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the turkey. Don’t overdo it—just enough to create a sweet-tangy layer that complements the savory turkey.
Step 4: Add cheese
- Lay slices of Swiss or cheddar cheese over the cranberry layer. This helps everything melt together beautifully when baked.
Step 5: Close the sliders
- Place the top buns over everything gently, pressing slightly so they stick together.
Step 6: Butter glaze
- Mix melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush this mixture generously over the top buns.
Step 7: Bake
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Then remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until the tops are golden and slightly crisp.
Step 8: Slice and serve
- Let them rest for 5 minutes, then slice along the bun lines and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t skip the butter glaze—it makes a huge difference.
- Warm turkey slightly before assembling for better melting.
- Use Hawaiian rolls for a sweet contrast, or brioche for richness.
- Let sliders rest after baking so they don’t fall apart.
- Add a thin layer of stuffing if you want a true holiday vibe.