Description

These gooey, tangy sliders are the ultimate way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. With layers of turkey, cranberry sauce, and melty cheese on soft rolls, they’re quick to make and guaranteed to please a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups leftover turkey, shredded or sliced
1/2 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole-berry, homemade or canned)
12 slider buns or dinner rolls (preferably soft, like King’s Hawaiian)
6–8 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack)
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, melted
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
Pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Using a sharp knife, slice all the rolls in half horizontally to create a top and bottom sheet. Place the bottom halves in the baking dish.
Spread the shredded turkey evenly over the bottom layer of rolls. If turkey is dry, drizzle with a tablespoon of broth or gravy.
Dollop cranberry sauce across the turkey layer, spreading to taste.
Lay cheese slices over the cranberry/turkey layer, overlapping for full coverage.
Place the top halves of rolls over the cheese layer, pressing gently.
In a small saucepan or microwave bowl, melt butter. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt if needed.
Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.
Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and sliders are hot.
Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes to crisp up the tops until golden brown.
Let sliders cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

Don’t overstuff the sliders to keep them easy to eat. If your turkey is dry, drizzle with broth or gravy before layering. Use any cheese that melts well. For extra flavor, add leftover stuffing as a layer or sprinkle dried herbs into the butter topping. These sliders can be assembled ahead and baked when ready to serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 210
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 350
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 11

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