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Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders: Holiday Comfort Bites

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into delightful Turkey Cranberry Sliders—a quick and delicious treat for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 sliders
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 2 cups Cooked Turkey Swap with ham or rotisserie chicken if desired.
  • 6 slices Swiss Cheese Can use provolone, cheddar, or Monterey Jack.
  • 12 pieces Slider Rolls Mini brioche or dinner rolls recommended.
  • 0.5 cups Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Substitute with apricot preserves or fig jam if needed.
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds Optional.
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice 12 slider rolls in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Mix ½ cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and spread on the cut side of each bottom roll.
  4. Layer 2 cups cooked turkey, ½ cup cranberry sauce, and 6 halved slices of cheese over the rolls.
  5. Place the top halves of the slider rolls over the cheese layer and press down gently.
  6. Mix 4 tablespoons melted butter with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder and brush over the top.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Let cool, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make ahead by preparing sliders a night before, store covered in the fridge until ready to bake.

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