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Juicy Turkey Sliders Recipe

Juicy Turkey Sliders Recipe


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Miniature turkey sliders bring delicious mini burger magic to party appetizers or game day snacks. Packed with zesty flavors and quick preparation, guests will savor these compact protein-rich bites that satisfy hunger and delight taste buds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (12 oz, 340 g) King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls (12 slider rolls)
  • 12 oz (340 g) thinly sliced deli turkey breast
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese (1 oz each, 340 g total)
  • ¾ cup (180 mL) cranberry sauce
  • 6 tbsps (90 mL) salted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • ½ tbsp (7.5 mL) honey
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ tsps dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Sauce Preparation: Whisk honey mustard butter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and uniform, setting aside for later application.
  2. Oven Setup: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for streamlined cleanup.
  3. Roll Preparation: Slice connected dinner rolls horizontally, keeping the roll structure intact and gently separating the top layer.
  4. Base Layer Construction: Position bottom roll section on baking sheet, layering Swiss cheese slices, turkey, and cranberry sauce with strategic precision.
  5. Cheese and Topping: Add remaining cheese slices to create a melted, rich surface and carefully replace the top roll half.
  6. Flavor Infusion: Drizzle prepared honey mustard butter sauce evenly across roll surface, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
  7. Baking Process: Cover rolls with foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and heat thoroughly, then uncover for the final 5 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
  8. Serving Preparation: Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving these warm, flavor-packed turkey sliders.

Notes

  • Cheese Layering Technique: Strategically place cheese slices on both bottom and top layers to create a melty, gooey texture that enhances overall slider richness.
  • Sauce Distribution Trick: Drizzle honey mustard butter sauce evenly to ensure each bite delivers consistent, bold flavor throughout the slider.
  • Foil Covering Strategy: Use aluminum foil during initial baking to trap moisture and prevent bread from drying out, then uncover for final crispiness.
  • Resting Period Importance: Allow sliders to rest briefly after baking to let flavors meld and cheese settle, improving overall taste and texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 269
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 688 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg