Delicious Turkey Cranberry Sliders That Everyone Will Love

These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy Havarti cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 sliders

Course: appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sliders

12 rolls Hawaiian Rolls Substitute with any soft bread rolls if needed.
1 pound Turkey Slices Deli turkey or leftover turkey works beautifully.
8 ounces Havarti Cheese Melts wonderfully; try Swiss or cheddar for a unique twist.
1 cup Cranberry Sauce Opt for homemade or store-bought, thicker variety preferred.
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Switch to whole grain mustard for added texture.
2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning Consider a homemade mix using sesame seeds, garlic powder, and onion powder.

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Optional but enhances the taste profile.
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Substitute with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.
4 tablespoons Butter Try margarine or olive oil for a lighter option.

Equipment

baking dish
oven
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the greased baking dish.
Spread turkey slices evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
Layer the Havarti cheese slices over the turkey.
Spread cranberry sauce over the layers of cheese.
Place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls onto the assembled sliders.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, everything bagel seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Drizzle over the rolls.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until tops are crispy and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow Havarti cheese to come to room temperature for optimal melting. Assemble the sliders in advance and refrigerate for easy entertaining. Avoid microwaving leftovers; reheat in the oven for best texture.

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