Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Delightful sliders that combine tender turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and melted cheese in soft buns, offering a perfect way to utilize Thanksgiving leftovers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or sliced
- 6 slices Swiss cheese or provolone cheese, halved
- 12 pieces slider rolls or mini brioche buns
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise Can be substituted for Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients, ensuring the turkey is shredded or sliced into manageable pieces, and cheese is halved.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally without completely detaching them and arrange the bottom halves in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth.
- Spread the sauce over the cut side of the bottom rolls.
- Layer cooked turkey evenly over the buns.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce over the turkey.
- Layer the halved slices of cheese over the cranberry sauce.
- Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese layer.
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, optional poppy seeds, and parsley in a bowl.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
- Allow sliders to cool slightly, then separate and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute with plant-based turkey, vegan cheese, and dairy-free mayonnaise. Gluten-free options include using gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.