Description
Cranberry turkey sliders highlight festive flavors from Thanksgiving leftovers. Miniature sandwiches combine savory shredded turkey with tangy cranberry sauce for a delightful bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) turkey (shredded or sliced)
- 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) cranberry sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a baking sheet for optimal slider preparation.
- Carefully split slider buns horizontally, positioning bottom halves evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Construct flavor layers by arranging turkey slices, spreading cranberry sauce, and placing cheese atop the bun bases.
- Complete slider assembly by gently positioning top bun halves over the layered ingredients.
- Create a savory butter glaze by whisking melted butter with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and thyme in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the prepared butter mixture across the slider tops, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Shield sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, allowing ingredients to heat thoroughly and meld together.
- Remove foil cover and return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until bun tops transform to a golden brown and cheese becomes perfectly melted.
- Remove from oven, let rest momentarily, and serve while warm for maximum taste and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap turkey for rotisserie chicken or plant-based protein to create versatile slider options for different dietary needs.
- Reduce butter quantity or use olive oil spray for a lighter version that still maintains delicious moisture and flavor.
- Prepare sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which allows flavors to meld and makes party preparation easier.
- Toast buns briefly before assembling to prevent soggy bottoms and enhance overall texture of the sliders.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg