Turkey Cheese Sliders With Cranberry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings (1 sandwich)
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Cheese Sliders With Cranberry
Description
Turkey Cheese Sliders With Cranberry feature Hawaiian rolls split horizontally and filled with a creamy layer of softened cream cheese, a layer of whole cranberry sauce, bite-size turkey, and slices of Havarti cheese. A seasoned melted butter mixture poured over the top adds moisture and garlic flavor. Baking the sliders covered allows the cheese to melt slowly and the rolls to absorb the fillings' flavors, while the optional uncovered baking time crisps the tops slightly. The sliders can be served warm straight from the dish, offering a soft, melty, and slightly sweet-salty balance.
The inclusion of whole cranberry sauce gives a fresh texture contrast and facilitates layering with cream cheese and turkey. Poppy seeds on top add a delicate crunch and nutty note but are optional. This slider preparation works well for using leftover turkey or deli meat, making it versatile for various occasions. Baking in a casserole dish keeps the shape and ensures even melting and heating.
Leftover sliders can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for longer storage. Reheating can be done by wrapping them in foil in a crockpot on warm or baking them covered in an oven to maintain moisture. To prevent sogginess when making ahead, hold off on adding the butter topping until just before baking. Variations include swapping in different cheeses or adding stuffing or mashed potatoes for more heartiness.
Ingredients
- 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 cranberry sauce not jellied, fresh or canned, whole
- 2 cups turkey cut into bite-size pieces or shredded, or use sliced deli turkey, leftover
- 6 lices havarti cheese
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted (salted or unsalted, if using unsalted add ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, salted
- ½-1 teaspoon garlic pressed, about 1 clove, or replace with 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion dried minced
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon poppy seeds optional
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.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to spread easily without tearing the rolls.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Reheat by wrapping sliders in foil in a crockpot on low/warm or bake covered at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, removing foil last few minutes for crisping.
- For make-ahead, assemble sliders but add butter mixture just before baking to avoid soggy buns; refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen up to 3 months.
- Substitute cheese types or add leftover stuffing or mashed potatoes to customize flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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