Turkey and Cheese Sliders
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Turkey and Cheese Sliders
Description
The Turkey and Cheese Sliders recipe uses sweet Hawaiian rolls sliced horizontally to accommodate layers of shredded turkey, a thick style cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese slices. The sliders are assembled in a baking dish with the bottom half of the rolls, topped with turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese, then covered with the roll tops brushed with melted butter mixed with poppy seeds. Baking melts the cheese and lightly toasts the rolls, uniting the flavors. This preparation results in soft sliders with a combination of savory and sweet flavors. The use of whole berry or thick cranberry sauce prevents sogginess, maintaining a pleasant texture. These sliders work well as casual party food or a warm snack using leftover turkey. They can be sliced after baking for easier serving.
The sandwich's texture contrasts the soft, slightly sweet bread with the tender turkey and creamy melted cheese, enhanced by the citrus notes often found in cranberry sauces. The baking process melds the ingredients, making for an easy-to-handle slider with a balanced flavor profile. Through the use of sweet rolls and the tartness of cranberry sauce, the recipe achieves a satisfying harmony between sweet and savory elements.
The recipe advises using the thickest part of cranberry sauce to avoid excess moisture that could dampen the bread. Whole berry cranberry sauces or homemade thicker sauces are preferred. The sliders can be made using sliced or halved rolls, depending on preferred serving style. Butter mixed with poppy seeds applied to the tops adds a subtle texture and visual appeal after baking.
Ingredients
- 12 sweet rolls King's Hawaiian Original brand
- 2 cups turkey shredded leftover or sliced deli
- 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store bought
- 8 lices swiss cheese or more if desired (Provolone, Havarti, or Mozzarella may be substituted(
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 9 x 13" baking dish or metal baking pan with cooking spray. Tip - If you're using a metal baking pan, I like to line my pan with nonstick foil for easier cleanup; set aside.
- Either sliced the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally so you will have a bottom "slab" and then a top "slab" OR separate the rolls and slice each one and a half horizontally. Note - I find the first "slab" method easier because you don't have to be as precise about the placement of the remaining ingredients. However, slicing the final baked sliders is a bit easier with the second method.
- Place the bottom half of all the rolls in your baking pan and then evenly sprinkle the cooked shredded turkey over the rolls.
- Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the turkey, making sure to use whole berry sauce or thicker cranberry sauce, and nothing that is watery.
- Evenly layer the cheese over the top. Tip - If you like cheese, you can easily add a few extra slices, or you can even almost double the amount of cheese. Note that if you do double it, it may not fully melt, which is fine.
- Place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.
- Evenly brush the tops of all the rolls with the melted butter. Tip - For extra buttery sliders, you can double or triple the amount of butter.
- Evenly sprinkle with poppy seeds, cover tightly with foil, and bake covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven, peel back the foil and bake for about 5 minutes uncovered, or until the tops of the rules are likely golden browned. Tip - Make sure to keep a close eye on the rolls in the last few minutes of baking so that they do not burn because Hawaiian bread is prone to burning.
- Serve immediately. Sliders are best served warm and fresh but leftover sliders will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months, noting that they will not have the same texture, and will likely become soggier as time passes, or during the thawing process.
Notes
- Use thick, chunky cranberry sauce to prevent soggy rolls; drain watery parts if necessary.
- Whole berry cranberry sauce or homemade varieties enhance texture and flavor.
- Slicing rolls horizontally as a whole "slab" eases assembly; slicing each roll individually eases serving.
- Butter the tops with melted butter and poppy seeds before baking for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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