Turkey Cranberry Sliders
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Nov 13, 2023, Updated Aug 21, 2024 |
All the best things about Thanksgiving in slider form! These turkey cranberry sliders are warm and buttery, made with Hawaiian rolls packed full of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. A must-make with holiday leftovers!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Thanksgiving: These sliders offer all the flavors of Thanksgiving wrapped up in a convenient, buttery roll. Enjoy them year-round or use up all your Thanksgiving leftovers!
- Quick and Easy: With everything already prepared, you’ll be able to put these together in 30 minutes. Since all of the ingredients are ready-made, you’ll have dinner ready in no time!
- Festive Flavor: The tangy cranberry pairs so well with the moist turkey and savory stuffing. These flavors are so nostalgic, one bite, and you’ll be right back at Grandma’s house!
What You’ll Need for Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Most of these items should be leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast. Making them will be super simple, and your family will love how delicious they are. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls: The soft fluffy base base for the sliders.
- Mayonnaise: Acts as a creamy spread under all those delicious toppings.
- Turkey Meat: You can use leftovers from turkey dinner sliced to your desired thickness. Or deli turkey works great as well!
- Stuffing: Adds the perfect savory flavor and texture to the sliders.
- Cranberry Sauce: A little tangy and a little sweet, this is the perfect way to balance out the savory flavors.
- Melted Butter: Brushed on top of the rolls for a buttery seasoned topping.
- Garlic Powder: Gives the sliders a delicious savory flavor.
- Dried Onion Flakes: Adds a sweet onion flavor that complements the turkey and cranberry.
- Italian seasoning: Provides bold flavors mixed with butter to add extra savory goodness. You can use store-bought or make my homemade Italian seasoning
- Turkey Gravy: (Optional) Gravy is perfect for dipping the sliders in!
Making the Sliders
These turkey cranberry sliders are super easy to make and take 30 minutes to complete. They’re great for busy weeknight dinners, and they’re the perfect way to enjoy all the delicious flavors of Thanksgiving, but with a fun twist.
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut Rolls: Carefully remove the entire package of rolls from the bag. Keeping the buns intact, use a serrated knife to slice all 12 rolls in half so that you have a top and bottom piece.
- Add Mayo: Spread the mayonnaise on the top and bottom halves.
- Place in Pan: Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Toppings: First, layer with turkey, then cranberry sauce, followed by the stuffing. Next, place the top portion of the rolls on top of the stuffing and press slightly.
- Butter Mixture: Melt the butter in a microwavable dish. Once the butter is melted, then stir in the garlic powder, dried onion flakes, and Italian herbs.
- Brush on Top: Brush the tops of the buns with the butter mixture.
- Bake: Cover with foil and then bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes so the tops of the buns can be toasted.
- Serve: Garnish the warm sliders with fresh parsley. Then serve with a side of warm gravy for dipping!
Ways to Switch Things Up
Turkey cranberry sliders are really versatile! Here are a few ways you can make them your own:
- Pick Your Protein: If you don’t like turkey, then you can swap it out with leftover ham, roast beef, or even shredded chicken.
- Add Other Leftovers: If you have other leftover items, then you can add those in as well. For example, some mashed potatoes, green beans, or a scoop of sweet potato casserole.
- Make Them Cheesy: For an extra touch, to elevate your sliders even further, melt a slice of Swiss cheese, provolone, or Havarti on top of the turkey for an added layer of ooey-gooey goodness!
Storing Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders
If these leftover turkey sliders don’t get devoured in a snap, here’s how you can store them for later.
- In the Refrigerator: Place your turkey cranberry sliders in an airtight container then refrigerate. They are best served within two days.
- In the Freezer: Transfer your turkey cranberry sliders to a freezer bag for longer storage. This way, they’ll stay good in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the freezer before you reheat them to help them retain their texture.
- To Reheat: To prevent the sliders from getting soggy, I recommend reheating them in the oven. Five minutes or so at 350 degrees Fahrenheit should do the trick!
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Carefully remove the entire package of rolls out of the bag. Keeping the buns intact, use a serrated knife to slice all 12 rolls in half so that you have a top and bottom piece.
Spread the mayonnaise on the top and bottom half of the rolls.
Place the bottom half of each roll into the prepared baking dish.
Layer with turkey, cranberry sauce, then stuffing. Place the top portion of the rolls on top of the stuffing and press slightly.
Melt the butter in a microwavable dish. Once the butter is melted, stir in the garlic powder, dried onion flakes, and Italian herbs.
Brush the tops of the buns with the butter mixture.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil the last 5 minutes to toast the tops of the buns.
Garnish the warm sliders with fresh parsley. Serve with a side of warm gravy for dipping!
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.