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Cranberry Turkey Sliders Recipe

Cranberry Turkey Sliders are the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, all packed into a warm, melty bite-sized sandwich. These sliders are great for using up leftover turkey or creating a festive appetizer for holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 12 slider buns or dinner rolls
  • - 2 cups cooked turkey sliced or shredded
  • - 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
  • - 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese halved
  • - 1/2 cup mayonnaise optional
  • - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard optional
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Equipment

  • - Baking dish or sheet
  • - Pastry brush
  • - Small mixing bowl
  • - Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. **Prepare Buns:** Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  3. **Assemble Sliders:** Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard (if using) on the bottom buns. Layer with turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese slices. Place the top half of the buns over the fillings.
  4. **Make Butter Mixture:** In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and poppy seeds.
  5. **Brush and Bake:** Brush the butter mixture generously over the top of the buns. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. **Serve:** Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and slice into individual sliders. Serve warm.