The soft pull-apart rolls soak in a glossy butter glaze laced with Dijon, Worcestershire, and poppy seeds. Inside, thin layers of tender turkey and melted provolone meet the tart-sweet burst of cranberry sauce, held together in warm, golden sliders. The top caramelizes just enough in the oven, while the cheese stretches into creamy threads. Serve these hot, with napkins ready to catch the sweet-salty drips.
Tips for Success
- Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey if you have it.
- Add a teaspoon of leftover stuffing to each roll for even more flavor.
- If using jellied cranberry sauce, slice into even ¼-in. rounds for neat layers.
- For sharper flavor, swap in Swiss cheese instead of provolone.
- Brush glaze over the edges of the bread for maximum caramelization.
- Let the sliders rest a few minutes before cutting so the layers stay intact.
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Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian-style dinner rolls
- 8 oz Leftover fully-cooked turkey or any kind of lunchmeat
- 8 oz Provolone cheese (Swiss also works well)
- 1 c Whole berry cranberry sauce (or 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce, sliced into 12 rounds)
- 1/4 c Butter
- 2 T Brown sugar packed
- 2 t Worcestershire sauce
- 2 t Dijon mustard
- ½ t Poppy seeds (toasted sesame seeds are ok too)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice rolls in half horizontally and place bottom half in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer turkey, cheese, and cranberry sauce over the bread. Place the top half back on. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, Worcestershire, Dijon, and poppy seeds, stirring until smooth.
- Pour glaze over rolls, spreading evenly. Use a pastry brush to “paint” the sides of the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 min. Remove foil and bake 5–6 min more until golden and cheese melts.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
The bottom line
If you’ve got Thanksgiving leftovers that you want to stretch into lunch for a crowd, these Thanksgiving leftover sliders transform soft Hawaiian rolls into something yummy. These baked turkey cranberry sandwiches are as practical as they are festive—an easy way to stretch the flavors of the holiday table into the next day.
My family loved this! We will have it again at Thanksgiving!