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Easy Turkey Cranberry Sliders: A Wonderful Holiday Treat


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  • Author: Dolly
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders

Description

Warm, melty mini sliders made with Hawaiian rolls, leftover turkey, creamy Havarti cheese, and whole-berry cranberry sauce—finished with a buttery Dijon-brown sugar topping. Perfect for holiday leftovers or cozy family meals.


Ingredients

  • Sliders:
  • 1 (12-count) package Hawaiian rolls
  • 8 oz sliced turkey (leftover or deli)
  • 8 oz sliced Havarti cheese
  • ½ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • Topping:
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce


Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping them connected as a sheet.
  2. Layer: Place roll bottoms in the dish. Top with turkey, then Havarti cheese slices, then spoon cranberry sauce evenly over the cheese.
  3. Cover: Place roll tops back on, aligning with bottoms.
  4. Make topping: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, Dijon, brown sugar, everything bagel seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Bake: Brush topping over rolls. Cover with foil and bake 15–20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until golden.
  6. Serve: Let rest 2 minutes, then slice into individual sliders. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use whole-berry cranberry sauce—jellied sauce melts and makes sliders soggy.
  • Keep rolls attached during slicing for easier assembly and even baking.
  • Leftover roasted turkey is ideal, but deli turkey works great too.
  • Don’t skip the foil—it prevents dry rolls before the cheese melts.
  • Reheat in oven or air fryer (not microwave) for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American