Description
These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make handheld meal perfect for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers. Featuring layers of shredded turkey breast, prepared stuffing, mozzarella cheese, and jellied cranberry sauce on sweet Hawaiian rolls, they’re brushed with a savory honey mustard butter mixture and baked until warm, melty, and slightly golden on top. Garnished with poppy seeds and fresh minced chives, these sliders combine classic festive flavors in a convenient slider format.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls (or any dinner rolls)
- 2 cups prepared stuffing
- ½ pound cooked turkey breast (shredded or thinly sliced)
- 1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 8 slices Mozzarella cheese
Butter Glaze
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- ½ Tablespoon honey mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ Tablespoon dried minced onion
Garnish
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons fresh minced chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray or grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Carefully slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Assemble the Sliders: Evenly spread 2 cups of prepared stuffing over the bottom halves of the rolls. Next, layer the shredded or thinly sliced cooked turkey breast evenly over the stuffing. Place 8 slices of mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the turkey, then spread 1 cup of jellied cranberry sauce evenly over the cheese. Finally, cover everything with the top halves of the rolls.
- Make and Apply the Butter Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons of melted salted butter, ½ tablespoon honey mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ tablespoon dried minced onion until well combined. Generously brush this butter glaze evenly across the top halves of the slider buns.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the sliders are warmed throughout and the mozzarella cheese is melted and gooey.
- Bake Uncovered and Garnish: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow the tops to brown slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Once achieved, remove the sliders from the oven and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon poppy seeds and 2 teaspoons fresh minced chives. Serve warm and enjoy your festive sliders!
Notes
- Use Hawaiian sweet rolls for the perfect balance of sweetness and softness, but dinner rolls can be substituted.
- Prepared stuffing can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference and time availability.
- Make sure turkey is pre-cooked and shredded or sliced thinly for even layering.
- Adjust the amount of cranberry sauce to taste if you prefer more tartness or sweetness.
- Watch the sliders carefully during the uncovered baking time to avoid burning.
- These sliders are best served warm fresh from the oven but can be reheated gently if needed.
