Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Servings: 4
Calories: 853kcal
These Turkey Cranberry Sliders are the ultimate easy win – soft rolls are stuffed with turkey, mayo, cranberry and melty cheese, then baked until golden with a buttery garlic topping. Perfect for post-Christmas or Thanksgiving leftovers or easy entertaining, and just as good made with supermarket deli turkey when you want something comforting with minimal effort. Makes 12 sliders, but serves 4–6.
Ingredients
SLIDERS
- 12 plain white soft dinner rolls or slider buns, for other options (see note 1)
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 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)
- 60 g leftover gravy (optional, only if you’ve got it!)
- 70 g cranberry sauce
- 8 slices Swiss cheese or cheese of choice: provolone, gouda, mozzarella or brie
GARLIC BUTTER GLAZE
- 80 g 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.Nutrition Facts
Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Amount per Serving
Calories
853
% Daily Value*
Fat
48
g
74
%
Saturated Fat
21
g
131
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
130
mg
43
%
Sodium
1317
mg
57
%
Potassium
379
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
937
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
549
mg
55
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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