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Perfect Turkey Cranberry Sliders on Garlic Butter Rolls

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These Perfect Turkey Cranberry Sliders on Garlic Butter Hawaiian Rolls are the ultimate way to use up leftover turkey. Quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious, they combine savory turkey, sweet cranberry sauce, and garlic butter-soaked rolls for a crowd-pleasing meal in under 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (e.g., King’s Hawaiian)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected as one top piece and one bottom piece.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant (do not let it brown). Remove from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Brush about half of the garlic butter mixture onto the cut side of the bottom rolls, making sure to cover all surfaces.
  4. Evenly distribute the shredded or sliced turkey over the bottom rolls.
  5. Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the turkey, overlapping slightly if needed.
  6. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cheese and spread evenly.
  7. Place the top half of the rolls over the cranberry sauce. Brush the remaining garlic butter over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle the poppy seeds evenly over the top.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
  10. Let the sliders rest in the pan for 5 minutes before cutting along the individual roll lines. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Don’t skip the double butter brush—brushing both the top and bottom halves with garlic butter keeps the rolls moist and flavorful. Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set. For make-ahead, assemble completely, cover with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; add 10 minutes to covered baking time. Use a serrated knife for clean cuts.

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