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Turkey Cranberry Sliders Recipe

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These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or meal featuring tender turkey, creamy Havarti cheese, and sweet whole berry cranberry sauce layered on soft Hawaiian rolls. The sliders are baked until warm and gooey, topped with a flavorful butter mixture infused with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and everything bagel seasoning for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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Slider Ingredients

  • 12 count package Hawaiian rolls
  • 8 ounces sliced turkey
  • 8 ounces sliced Havarti cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Butter Topping

  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet to prepare for assembling the sliders.
  2. Prepare the rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half, creating top and bottom buns for layering the ingredients.
  3. Layer the bottom buns: Place the bottom halves of the rolls evenly in the prepared baking dish to form the base layer for the sliders.
  4. Add turkey and cheese: Layer the sliced turkey evenly over the bottom buns, then place the Havarti cheese slices on top of the turkey for a creamy texture.
  5. Spread cranberry sauce: Generously spread the whole berry cranberry sauce over the cheese, ensuring it covers the surface for a sweet contrast.
  6. Top with buns: Place the tops of the Hawaiian rolls over the cranberry sauce, completing the slider assembly.
  7. Prepare butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Dijon mustard, everything bagel seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, stirring well until fully incorporated.
  8. Apply butter topping: Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the slider buns to add flavor and aid in browning during baking.
  9. Cover with foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and heat for melting the cheese and warming the sliders.
  10. Bake sliders: Bake the covered sliders in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through and the cheese has melted beautifully.
  11. Remove foil and finish baking: Carefully remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops slightly and set the butter topping.
  12. Serve warm: Remove the sliders from the oven and serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a handful of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the butter mixture.
  • Serve with extra cranberry sauce or mustard on the side for dipping.
  • Can be prepared ahead: assemble the sliders and refrigerate covered overnight, then bake before serving.
  • To make the sliders easier to handle, insert toothpicks into each slider after baking.

Keywords: Turkey cranberry sliders, Hawaiian rolls sliders, baked turkey sliders, holiday appetizers, easy party food

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