Description
Cranberry turkey sliders merge holiday flavors in miniature sandwiches perfect for gatherings. Juicy turkey patties topped with tangy cranberry sauce create a delightful bite-sized treat you’ll crave at parties and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups turkey (shredded or sliced)
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Sauce and Condiments:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 350F (175C).
- Carefully halve slider buns horizontally, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Grease a baking dish and arrange bottom bun halves in a single layer.
- Apply a uniform layer of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard across the bottom bun surfaces.
- Strategically layer sliced turkey meat to create an even coverage.
- Spoon cranberry sauce generously over the turkey, ensuring consistent distribution.
- Place Swiss cheese slices atop the cranberry sauce layer.
- Gently position top bun halves to complete the slider assemblage.
- Melt butter and combine with garlic powder, onion powder, and poppy seeds in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly brush the prepared butter mixture over the exposed bun surfaces.
- Carefully cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to partially melt.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until buns turn golden and cheese becomes completely liquefied.
- Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to stabilize the layers.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the robust flavor combination.
Notes
- Swap turkey for rotisserie chicken or pulled pork for a delightful twist on the classic slider.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to make this recipe friendly for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce butter and use olive oil spray for a lighter, heart-healthy version of these sliders.
- Prepare extra butter mixture to drizzle over sliders just before serving for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg