Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders
One of my favorite hacks for turning leftover turkey and cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving celebrations into an entirely new meal is by making these Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders!
If you’ve been following Family Fresh Meals for a while, then you’ll know that I’m a fan of trying different ways of cooking and serving Thanksgiving Turkey. Whether it’s roasted turkey, Instant Pot turkey or even meatloaf turkey – there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy around the table this holiday season! Added to this list of delicious turkey recipes are my turkey sliders.
These Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders are incredibly easy to make, packed with sweet cranberry sauce and savory turkey flavors. Simply fill your Hawaiian rolls with your turkey and cranberry, and then add your favorite cheese to the mix. I couldn’t decided between cheddar or Monterey Jack, so I did half and half.
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These mini turkey sandwiches are perfect for the days after Thanksgiving…you know, during that time when all you want to do is chill out with friends and family without having to do any heavy lifting in the kitchen. Thanks to this easy recipe, you get to enjoy a tasty meal that requires only 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven. To make them extra special, I’ve added a mustard poppy seed coating to the buns!
TIPS FOR MAKING LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING TURKEY SLIDERS
- These sliders are best enjoyed straight out of the oven!
- You could also make these sliders with deli sliced turkey which is a great option if you intend making them prior to Thanksgiving.
- If you have leftover sliders, reheat them in the oven for the best results.
- These sliders can be assembled up to 4 hours prior to baking. Simply store them covered with foil or plastic wrap in your refrigerator until you’re ready to bake them!
- If you are worried about your slider bun tops burning while baking, keep a foil cover over them for the first 15 minutes of baking and then uncover them for the remaining time in the oven to get them golden brown.
- This recipe serves 15 sliders and most people usually eat about 2 sliders each. You can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a larger crowd!
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Use a bread knife to slice the full sheet of rolls in half and set aside the top half.
- Fit the rolls into a baking dish. I like to use a 9×13 baking dish. Remove one of the rows from the side of the rolls and reposition it along the top if needed to fit in the pan.
- Spread dijon across the rolls. Layer next with a single layer of cheese, then a layer of turkey meat, cranberry sauce, and another layer of cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls back onto the top.
- Mix garlic salt and poppy seeds into melted butter. Brush the butter mixture over the top of the prepared rolls.
- Use all of the butter, allowing it to run down and around the sides and in between any cracks in the sandwiches.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, covering the top of the rolls with aluminum foil if they begin to brown before the cheese is melted. When the cheese is melted and gooey, the sandwiches are done!
- Cut the sandwiches apart and serve immediately.
WHAT KIND OF VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THESE TURKEY SLIDERS?
- I think these turkey sliders are just amazing as they are but if you want to alter the recipe, then have a look at my suggestions below:
- Substitute cheddar cheese for brie wedges or swiss cheese.
- Use store-bought or prepared cranberry sauce if you do not have any leftover cranberry sauce available.
- If you don’t have any leftover cranberry sauce, you also have the option of substituting a chutney or bacon jam for the cranberry sauce.
- If you want a splash of green color to your sliders, spinach and rocket goes well with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add pickled jalapeños in between the meat and cheese for some spice.
- Use marinara sauce instead of cranberry sauce for an Italian spin on the recipe!
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THESE TURKEY SLIDERS?
- Sliders are always delicious to pair with the following foods if you want to make it into a more substantial meal as opposed to an appetizer or snack:
Other Thanksgiving Recipes The Whole Family Will Love!
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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders
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Ingredients
- 16 oz. package Hawaiian rolls
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 pound leftover turkey meat
- 1 pound sliced cheese jack and cheddar used here
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Use a bread knife to slice the full sheet of rolls in half and set aside the top half.
- Fit the rolls into a baking dish. I like to use a 9x13 baking dish. Remove one of the rows from the side of the rolls and reposition it along the top if needed to fit in the pan.
- Spread dijon across the rolls. Layer next with a single layer of cheese, then a layer of turkey meat, cranberry sauce, and another layer of cheese.
- Place the top half of the rolls back onto top.
- Mix garlic salt and poppy seeds into melted butter. Brush the butter mixture over the top of the prepared rolls. Use all of the butter, allowing it to run down and around the sides and in between any cracks in the sandwiches.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, covering the top of the rolls with aluminum foil if they begin to
- brown before the cheese is melted. When the cheese is melted and gooey, the sandwiches are done!
- Cut the sandwiches apart and serve immediately.
Nutrition
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This recipe is excellent! I didn’t change a thing. The cranberries made it pop with flavor.