Go Back

Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Turkey cranberry sliders with melty brie (or white cheddar) baked until golden on buttery Hawaiian rolls. Layers of Dijon turkey, ruby cranberry sauce, and a honey-poppy thyme brush make each pull-apart bite juicy and savory.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hawaiian rolls
  • 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian rolls 12-count package
Deli turkey or leftover roast turkey
  • 0.75 lb deli turkey or leftover roast turkey sliced
Brie or white cheddar
  • 6 oz brie sliced (or substitute white cheddar)
Whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 0.75 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Butter
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted melted
Honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
Poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
Dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F, then grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Keep it ready for the roll layers.
  2. Slice the rolls horizontally in one sheet without separating, then place the bottoms in the dish. Leave the rolls connected so they bake as a single stack.
  3. Spread the Dijon mustard on the roll bottoms, then layer the sliced turkey and the brie (or white cheddar) on top. Cover the surface evenly so every slider gets filling.
  4. Spread the whole berry cranberry sauce on the cut side of the tops and place the tops over the filling. Press down gently to help the layers set.
  5. Whisk the melted butter, honey, poppy seeds, and dried thyme, then brush the mixture over the tops. Use all the glaze for a golden, flavorful finish.
Bake and serve
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. You should see the filling heat through and the cheese begin to soften.
  2. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted. Watch for browned tops and bubbling edges.
  3. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm. The layers should pull cleanly with each piece.

Notes

For clean slices, let the sliders rest in the pan for 5 minutes after baking so the cheese firms up. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat at 350F until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the rolls and cranberry sauce can soften after thawing. For a lower-sodium option, choose reduced-sodium deli turkey and a no-sugar-added cranberry sauce.