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Turkey and Cheese Sliders
5 from 21 votes

Turkey and Cheese Sliders

Turkey and Cheese Sliders combine sweet King's Hawaiian rolls with shredded turkey, thick cranberry sauce, and melted Swiss cheese to create layered mini sandwiches. The rolls form a soft base that holds savory turkey and tart cranberry sauce, topped with melted cheese for a balanced, handheld meal. These sliders are ideal for using leftover turkey and can be served warm as comfort food or party snacks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the bottom half of all the rolls in your baking pan and then evenly sprinkle the cooked shredded turkey over the rolls.
  4. Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the turkey, making sure to use whole berry sauce or thicker cranberry sauce, and nothing that is watery.
  5. 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.
  6. Place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.
  7. 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.
  8. Evenly sprinkle with poppy seeds, cover tightly with foil, and bake covered for 15 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% 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.