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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Andi Reis
A warm batch of soft rolls layered with turkey, cranberry sauce, and melted cheese, all baked under a buttery poppy seed glaze.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American

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 9x13-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.
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