Description
These Baked Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a flavorful and comforting way to enjoy leftover turkey. Layered with tart cranberry sauce, creamy Havarti cheese, and nestled in soft slider buns, then baked with a buttery Dijon poppy seed topping, they make a perfect appetizer or casual meal for gatherings or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 slider buns
- 1 1/2 cups leftover turkey, sliced or shredded
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 6-8 slices Havarti cheese
Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Assemble the Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish. Layer the turkey evenly over the buns, then spoon the cranberry sauce on top of the turkey, followed by slices of Havarti cheese. Finally, place the top halves of the slider buns to cover the fillings.
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to create a flavorful butter glaze.
- Brush the Sliders: Generously brush the butter mixture over the tops of the assembled sliders, ensuring each bun is coated to achieve a golden and flavorful crust.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is thoroughly melted.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven and allow them to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy the savory-sweet combination.
Notes
- You can substitute Havarti cheese with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
- Leftover turkey can be used fresh or shredded from the refrigerator.
- For added texture, consider adding sliced onions or pickles inside the sliders before baking.
- These sliders reheat well in the oven wrapped in foil at 300°F for 10 minutes.
