Who says turkey and cranberries are just for the holidays? These turkey cranberry sliders are golden, melty little bites of the holidays whenever you want them! Turkey lunchmeat, sliced provolone, and cranberry sauce are sandwiched between sweet Hawaiian rolls for a turkey feast in every bite!

I'm all about the flavors of the holidays, and with this recipe, I can enjoy them any time of year. I love making these delicious sliders because they're an entire holiday meal in every bite. They're also ridiculously easy to make, which is always a big plus!

Why You'll Love These Turkey Cranberry Sliders

• It uses just a few simple ingredients available at any grocery store.
• It's an easy recipe you can make whenever the mood strikes.
• These sliders make a great dinner or party food.
• Everyone loves the flavors!

Top Tip

Use a sharp serrated bread knife to cut the rolls in half without squishing them.

Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store to create all its great flavor.

Everything you need to make these sliders is listed here, but you'll find the exact quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Hawaiian sweet rolls
• Shaved turkey lunch meat
• Whole berry cranberry sauce
• Sliced provolone cheese
• Butter, divided
• Honey mustard dressing
• Minced onions
• Poppy seeds
• Diced green onions

Instructions

This easy recipe comes together in just a few easy steps, and you'll be in and out of the kitchen in just about 30 minutes. It doesn't get easier.

The recipe highlights are listed here, but be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact instructions.

1: Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottoms in a prepared 9x13 baking dish.

2: Melt butter in a small bowl. Add honey mustard dressing, minced onions, and green onions.

3: Spread about 3/4 of the mixture on the bottom rolls, then top them with turkey slices.

4: Top the turkey with cranberry sauce.

5: Add provolone cheese slices.

6: Add the top rolls.

7: Brush the remaining butter mixture on top of the sliders and sprinkle evenly with poppy seeds.

8: Bake until the cheese is melty and the rolls are golden.

Substitutions and Variations

• Roast beef and chicken lunch meat will work well in this recipe.
• Slice mozzarella or Swiss are excellent for these sliders.
• Add a kick of heat with some cayenne in the butter mixture.

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Bread knife
• Cutting board
• 9x13 baking dish

Storage

Refrigerate any leftover turkey cranberry sliders in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap the sliders individually in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to a month in an air-tight container. Defrost before reheating.

To reheat the sliders, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave at 30-second to 1-minute intervals until heated through.

What to Serve with Turkey Cranberry Sliders

These sliders are little sandwiches with a ton of holiday flavor, so you can serve them with a variety of sides based on your preference. Try them with:

• Air Fryer Steak Fries
• Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
• Homestyle Coleslaw

Tips for Making the Best Turkey Cranberry Sliders

• Quickly and easily cut your Hawaiian rolls by place the entire rectangle of rolls on a cutting board and cutting them all at once before separating them.
• Be sure not to spray so much non-stick spray on the dish that it pools at the bottom. You don't want the buns to absorb it.
• This recipe was made with a glass baking dish. Reduce the time if you're using a dark metal pan.

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