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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Turkey cranberry sliders with Dijon, brie (or cheddar), and whole-berry cranberry sauce layered in buttery Hawaiian rolls, then baked until golden and melty. Perfect for an appetizer spread—warm, pull-apart sliders with a glossy honey-poppy topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hawaiian rolls
  • 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian rolls
Turkey layer
  • 0.75 lb sliced deli turkey or leftover roast turkey
Cheese layer
  • 6 oz brie, sliced, or white cheddar
Cranberry sauce
  • 0.75 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Butter topping
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted
Honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
Poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish so the rolls release easily after baking.
  2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in one sheet without separating, then place the bottoms in the greased dish to form the slider base.
  3. Spread the Dijon mustard on the bottoms, then layer the sliced deli turkey (or leftover roast turkey) and the brie or white cheddar slices over the mustard.
  4. Spread the whole berry cranberry sauce on the cut side of the tops, then place the tops over the filling to seal in the layers.
Bake
  1. Whisk the melted butter, honey, poppy seeds, and dried thyme, then brush the mixture over the tops for a glossy golden crust.
  2. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes, so the cheese melts and the rolls steam through.
  3. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F until the tops are golden and the cheese is fully melted, indicated by bubbling and a lightly browned surface.
Serve
  1. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm for easy pull-apart portions.

Notes

For the cleanest pull-apart slices, let the sliders rest for 3-5 minutes after baking before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Freezing: assemble and freeze unbaked (up to 1 month) or freeze leftovers for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before baking or reheating. If you want a lighter option, use sliced turkey breast deli meat and swap cheddar for reduced-fat cheddar or part-skim mozzarella.