Description
Thanksgiving Sliders celebrate comfort and nostalgia with mini sandwiches packed with roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Generous layers of holiday flavors nestle between buttery rolls, inviting you to savor classic meal memories in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cup thinly sliced deli turkey or leftover turkey
Bread and Filling:
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 2 cups stuffing, prepared
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) salted butter, melted
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure uniform heating and achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior on the sliders.
- Using a serrated knife, horizontally slice the slider buns or Hawaiian rolls, maintaining their connection at the bottom. Place the bottom halves in a single layer within a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Distribute an even layer of stuffing across the bottom bun halves, then carefully arrange turkey slices on top of the stuffing.
- Whisk cranberry sauce with of Dijon mustard to create a tangy spread. Apply this mixture evenly over the turkey slices.
- Gently position the top halves of the buns over the prepared layers.
- In a separate mixing bowl, thoroughly combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, and an additional teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
- Generously brush or drizzle the butter mixture across the top of the sliders, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the sliders turn golden brown and the filling becomes thoroughly heated.
- Remove from the oven and allow the sliders to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the flavors meld and ensures easy handling.
- Using the serrated knife, carefully slice along the pre-cut lines without completely separating the sliders.
- Serve warm directly from the baking dish or transfer to a serving platter, accompanied by a side salad or chips for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Elevate your Thanksgiving leftovers into mouthwatering sliders that transform traditional holiday flavors into an irresistible mini sandwich experience.
- Perfectly balance sweet and savory notes by combining cranberry sauce with Dijon mustard, creating a zesty spread that complements tender turkey meat.
- Butter and Worcestershire sauce glaze adds rich depth and glossy golden-brown finish, ensuring each bite delivers maximum flavor and attractive presentation.
- Convenient make-ahead option allows quick assembly and minimal prep time, making these sliders ideal for post-holiday gatherings or casual family meals.
- Hawaiian rolls provide soft, pillowy base that absorbs seasoned butter mixture while maintaining structural integrity during baking process.
- Simple technique of keeping rolls connected ensures easy serving and elegant look when presenting these crowd-pleasing miniature sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg