Ingredients
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SLIDERS
- 12 plain white soft dinner rolls (or slider buns, for other options see note 1)
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup (60 g) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 2 cups leftover chopped/shredded/sliced turkey, with or without skin (or from the supermarket deli or butcher) (see note 2)
- ¼ cup (60 g) leftover gravy (optional, only if you’ve got it!)
- ¼ cup (70 g) cranberry sauce
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or cheese of choice: provolone, gouda, mozzarella or brie)
GARLIC BUTTER GLAZE
- 80 g (23/4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced).
- Assemble the sliders – If the rolls are attached to each other, leave them together and slice the whole slab in half horizontally. Spread the mustard evenly over the base, followed by the mayonnaise.
- Layer the filling – Evenly distribute the turkey over the rolls. Drizzle with gravy (if using), then spoon small dollops of cranberry sauce over the top.
- Add the cheese – Lay the cheese slices over the turkey, covering as much surface area as possible (overlapping is fine). Add the top halves of the rolls and transfer the sliders to a snug rectangular roasting pan or baking dish so they’re touching.
- Make the garlic butter glaze – In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients.
- Brush and bake – Brush the tops of the rolls generously with the garlic butter, reserving about 1 tablespoon if you’d like an extra glossy finish. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 8–10 minutes, until the tops are golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Finish and serve – Run a knife between the rolls to separate them. Brush with the remaining butter (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1 – You can also use 4–6 larger rolls (e.g. Turkish rolls) or even baguettes and just divide the same fillings and toppings among these.
Note 2 – These sliders would be equally delicious with roast chicken or roast beef.
Make Ahead
Assemble the sliders, without the glaze, up to 8 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Brush with the garlic butter just before baking.
Leftovers
Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 day in the fridge. Reheat in the oven at 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced) for 6–8 minutes until warmed through and the cheese has melted again. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Turkey, Easy Entertaining, Christmas, Lunch, Family Favourites, Leftovers
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American-inspired