Turkey Cheese Sliders With Cranberry

Name: Turkey Cheese Sliders With Cranberry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings (1 sandwich)
Ingredients: 1 package hawaiian rolls; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 ½ cups whole cranberry sauce; 2 cups leftover turkey; 6 slices havarti cheese; ½ cup salted butter; ½-1 teaspoon garlic; ½ teaspoon dried minced onion; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Pinch kosher salt; ½ tablespoon poppy seeds

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
12 servings (1 sandwich)
Calories
285 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Turkey Cheese Sliders With Cranberry

Shannon Lee

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Turkey Cranberry Sliders are on the dinner table in 45 minutes! With only 15 minutes of prep, these fantastic leftover turkey sliders on fluffy and sweet Hawaiian rolls are a great after Thanksgiving or anytime!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 package hawaiian rolls such as King's, or use gluten-free, Keto, brioche slider buns
8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups whole cranberry sauce not jellied, fresh or canned
2 cups leftover turkey cut into bite-size pieces or shredded, or use sliced deli turkey
6 slices havarti cheese
½ cup salted butter 1 stick, melted (salted or unsalted, if using unsalted add ¼ teaspoon kosher salt)
½-1 teaspoon garlic pressed, about 1 clove, or replace with 1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried minced onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch kosher salt
½ tablespoon poppy seeds optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175° C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Without pulling the rolls apart, slice them in half lengthwise, so you have a bottom half and a top half of attached buns. Slice the bottom slightly thicker than the top
Place the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish and spread the cream cheese over them. Next, spoon on the cranberry sauce and gently spread over the cream cheese.
Evenly distribute the turkey on top of the sauce, finish with a layer of cheese, then put the top half of the buns on top.
Combine the melted butter, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a measuring cup or another pourable container. Stir well, then pour over the tops of the sandwiches. Sprinkle the poppy seeds all over the top.
Cover with foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is melted. If a crisper top is desired, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

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Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is nice and soft so you don't tear the rolls apart.
Make the best cranberry sauce recipe. NOTE: This recipe makes more than needed; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and use another time. Or try it in my Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip.
Variations & Substitutions
Cheesy Turkey Sliders: If you’d like, swap the cheese for melty Swiss cheese, provolone cheese, brie or another favorite type of cheese. Use cheese leftover from your Thanksgiving charcuterie board.
Add Stuffing: Add leftover stuffing or mashed potatoes to your recipe.
No Thanksgiving Turkey? No Problem: You can still enjoy these delicious and easy turkey sliders without having leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Grab pre-roasted turkey or deli meat from the grocery store, make it with ground turkey, or even use rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
Storage Tips
Fridge - After the sliders are cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to three days to enjoy later.
How to Freeze Turkey Sliders | First, let the sliders cool completely, then move them to an airtight freezer-safe container or plastic bag to keep for up to 6 months.
How to Reheat Turkey Sliders | A great way to reheat or keep sliders warm for a game day gathering is to wrap them in aluminum foil in a crockpot on warm or low. You can also reheat the slider in the oven set to 350° F (175° C), returning the leftover sliders to the baking dish and covering them with foil. Then, bake them for 5 to 10 minutes, removing the foil for the last few minutes.
Can I keep sliders warm in a crock pot?
Yes! Using your crock pot is a great way to keep them warm, grab-and-go style! Allow the sliders to cool for about 10 minutes, then wrap each slider individually in aluminum foil, place in a crockpot, lay some paper towels or a clean tea towel between the lid and the crock (this catches any condensation) and place the lid on, turn the slow cooker on warm or low at the most.
Make Ahead Hawaiian Roll Sliders
To avoid soggy rolls, make turkey sliders as directed but hold off on the butter sauce until just prior to baking. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in fridge, brush on butter sauce, then bake as directed, adding 2-3 minutes. Remember to remove your plastic wrap and replace it with foil.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 255mg (11%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 625IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings (1 sandwich)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	285kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	77mg	26%
Sodium	255mg	11%
Potassium	111mg	2%
Fiber	0.5g	2%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	625IU	13%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	116mg	12%
Iron	0.5mg	3%