Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a fresh, fun way to use leftover turkey without feeling like you’re eating the same meal twice. Warm rolls, melty cheese, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce turn simple leftovers into something everyone gets excited about. It’s an easy bake, great for busy holiday weekends or casual dinners.
They’re savory, a little sweet, and wonderfully melty. The turkey gives them heartiness, the cranberry sauce adds brightness, and the Gouda brings creamy richness. The buttery topping with Worcestershire and rosemary gives each slider a warm, slightly caramelized finish. These are the ultimate way to use up Thanksgiving Leftovers.
Sliders are perfect when you want something fun and inventive with leftover turkey. It works with sliced or shredded turkey, and even deli-style turkey when the holidays are long over. It’s quick, comforting, and ideal for gatherings, game day, or simple weeknight meals. And if you’re in the mood for game day sliders and need another idea try these BBQ Chicken Sliders from TropRockin!
What You Need To Cranberry Turkey Sliders
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- Hawaiian rolls, you can use sweet or savory Hawaiian rolls
- cooked sliced turkey–see notes below
- Gouda cheese-see notes below
- cranberry sauce
- mayonnaise
- butter
- brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- rosemary
You will also need a few kitchen items:
- 9×13 baking pan
- foil
- pastry brush, you can use a spoon to drizzle the butter over the rolls
- small bowl
- bread knife
Swap in leftover chicken if that’s what you have, it works just as well. Or use sliced lunchmeat turkey or chicken.
Any mild melting cheese works well, try Swiss, Havarti, or provolone for a different flavor. But honestly, use what cheese you have on hand.
Our Favorite Ways To Use Leftover Turkey
When we have a lot of leftover turkey to use up I have several favorite recipes to I make, like turkey and dumplings. If soft fluffy dumplings aren’t your style try turkey noodle soup or turkey salad are all wonderful ways to give leftovers new life.
If You Have Leftover Sliders
Store cooled sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven so the rolls stay soft and the cheese melts nicely. Or wrap in the foil and pop them in the air fryer.
Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls (12-count)
- 3 cups cooked turkey sliced or shredded
- 6 slices Gouda cheese
- 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom half in the dish
- Spread mayonnaise over the bottom half of the rolls
- Layer turkey then Gouda slices and spread the cranberry sauce over the top
- Add the top half of the rolls
- In a small bowl melt the butter then add brown sugar Worcestershire sauce and rosemary and whisk to combine
- Brush the mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes
- Remove the foil and bake 8 to 10 minutes more until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted
- Let cool slightly then slice into individual sliders and serve warm
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Notes
- Great for leftover Thanksgiving turkey
- Gouda can be swapped for Swiss Havarti or provolone
Sounds delicious