Description
Juicy homemade Cranberry Turkey Sliders offer a delightful twist on classic party appetizers, combining savory roasted turkey with tangy cranberry sauce. Small yet packed with flavor, these mini sandwiches promise to become your new favorite crowd-pleasing bite that you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) cooked turkey slices
Bread:
- 12 slider rolls (Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls)
Cheese:
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese or provolone, halved
Sauce and Spreads:
- ½ cup (120 g) cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
Buttery Topping:
- ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with grease or protective parchment paper for smooth release and easy cleanup.
- Carefully divide slider rolls horizontally, maintaining structural integrity. Arrange bottom halves in the prepared dish, creating a foundation for layering.
- Craft the flavor profile by spreading a smooth mayonnaise layer across the roll bottoms. Meticulously arrange turkey slices for even coverage, followed by a generous spread of vibrant cranberry sauce.
- Select a complementary cheese variety and distribute evenly across the turkey layer. Delicately position the top roll sections, creating compact sandwich units.
- Formulate a rich butter glaze by whisking melted butter with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, aromatic garlic powder, and delicate poppy seeds until thoroughly combined.
- Lavishly brush the prepared glaze over slider tops, ensuring complete and uniform coverage. Shield the dish with aluminum foil, protecting the delicate sliders.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated oven, allowing initial baking for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until tops transform into a golden-brown hue and cheese melts seamlessly.
- Remove from oven and permit sliders to rest briefly, allowing flavors to meld and structure to stabilize. Slice with precision and serve while warmth and texture remain optimal.
Notes
- Customize the turkey slices with leftover roasted turkey for a more homemade touch and deeper flavor profile.
- Swap traditional slider rolls with gluten-free alternatives to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked gouda or sharp cheddar to elevate the slider’s taste complexity and create unique flavor combinations.
- Reduce butter quantity by half and use olive oil spray for a lighter, healthier version that maintains the crispy golden top without excessive calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg