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Turkey and Cranberry Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Turkey cranberry sliders layer deli turkey, Swiss cheese, and whole-berry cranberry sauce inside soft Hawaiian rolls. Brushed with a savory poppy seed butter topping, they bake until the cheese melts and the tops turn golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the sliders
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Keeping the rolls connected, slice them horizontally.
  4. Set the bottom half in the dish.
  5. Layer on the Swiss cheese and turkey.
  6. Spread the cranberry sauce over the turkey.
  7. Replace the tops.
Make the butter topping
  1. Whisk the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried minced onion in a small bowl.
Bake the sliders
  1. Brush the butter mixture evenly over the rolls.
  2. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the tops are golden, and the center of the turkey reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest for 5 minutes before separating the sliders.

Notes

For even coverage, brush the butter topping over the tops and into the seams between rolls. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days; freezing is not recommended. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free Hawaiian-style rolls.