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Cranberry Turkey Sliders

Cranberry turkey sliders layer thinly sliced deli turkey, whole-berry cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese inside Hawaiian sweet rolls. A buttery poppy seed topping turns golden in the oven while the cheese melts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sliders
  • 1 cooking spray nonstick
  • 1 package (12 oz) Hawaiian sweet rolls 12 rolls
  • 1 lb deli turkey thinly sliced
  • 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
For the topping
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Assemble the sliders
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Without separating the rolls, slice the whole slab horizontally and place the bottom half in the prepared dish.
  3. Layer the turkey, cranberry sauce, and Swiss cheese over the bottom rolls, then set the top half of the rolls in place.
Make the topping and bake
  1. Stir the melted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and dried minced onion together, then brush the mixture evenly over the rolls.
  2. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
  3. Rest the sliders for 5 minutes before separating and serving.

Notes

For clean slices, use a serrated knife to separate the rolls after resting. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free Swiss-style cheese and dairy-free butter.