Turkey cranberry sliders are an easy way to use Thanksgiving leftovers with tender turkey, cranberry sauce, melted cheese, and buttery baked rolls.
These leftover turkey sliders with cranberry are an easy and delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. If you’re feeling really festive, add stuffing or mashed potatoes to the buns!
Ingredients
- Slider Buns
- Diced Leftover Turkey
- Provolone Cheese
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
- Unsalted Butter
- Dijon Mustard
- Dried Sage
- Garlic Powder
- Worcestershire Sauce
How to Make Turkey Cranberry Sliders
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Remove the tops of the buns and set them aside. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
- Layer with turkey, cranberry sauce, and provolone cheese. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, sage, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Tips
Variations. No leftover turkey? Use thin deli turkey slices. Great cheese alternatives include Swiss, white cheddar, Havarti, or brie.
Don't separate the rolls first. Slice the entire slab of rolls horizontally so the sliders are much easier to assemble and bake.
Use thin or shredded turkey. Large, thick pieces of leftover turkey can make the sliders difficult to pull apart and eat.
Don't overdo the cranberry sauce. Too much can soak into the buns and make them soggy. A thin, even layer gives you the flavor without making a mess. I recommend layering the sauce between the cheese and turkey so keep it away from the buns.
Cover during the first part of baking. This lets the cheese melt and turkey heat through without getting the tops of the rolls too dark. Uncover near the end to brown the tops.
Dry turkey? No problem. This is actually a great recipe for slightly dry leftover turkey because the cranberry sauce, cheese, and buttery topping add moisture back into it.
Assemble close to baking time. You can prep ahead, but once you spread the turkey and cranberry sauce on the rolls, bake soon to prevent sogginess.
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Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
Sliders
- 12 Slider Buns
- 3 cups Diced Leftover Turkey
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 can Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Dried Sage
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Remove the tops of the buns and set them aside. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
- Layer with turkey, cranberry sauce, and provolone cheese. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, sage, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
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