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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Turkey cranberry sliders with buttery Hawaiian roll layers and melted cheese. Baked at 350°F until the tops are golden and the filling is hot and melty.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hawaiian rolls
  • 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian rolls
Deli turkey or leftover roast turkey
  • 0.75 lb Deli turkey or leftover roast turkey
Brie or white cheddar
  • 6 oz Brie or 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
Honey
  • 1 tbsp Honey
Poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp Poppy seeds
Dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the dish on the counter so you can assemble quickly.
  2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in one sheet without separating, then place the bottoms in the dish. Keep the roll layers intact so the sliders pull apart cleanly.
  3. Spread Dijon mustard on the roll bottoms, then layer in the deli turkey and the brie or white cheddar. Press very lightly so the filling stays in place while baking.
  4. Spread the whole berry cranberry sauce on the cut side of the tops, then place the tops over the filling. Make sure the sauce side faces down into the turkey-cheese layer.
Bake and finish
  1. Whisk the melted butter, honey, poppy seeds, and dried thyme, then brush the mixture over the tops. Use a generous coat so the tops turn golden.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. Look for the filling to be steaming when you remove the foil.
  3. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted. Watch for bubbling cheese at the edges as a visual cue.
Serve
  1. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm. Keep them in the baking dish for neat, easy serving.

Notes

Pro tip: for the cleanest pull-apart sliders, slice using a sharp serrated knife right after baking while the rolls are warm. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; rewarm in a 300°F oven until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the cranberry and cheese texture can soften. For a lighter option, swap the brie/cheddar for reduced-fat cheese and use light butter.