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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Turkey cranberry sliders with buttery Hawaiian rolls are layered with deli turkey and melted brie (or cheddar), then baked until golden. A quick Dijon-and-cranberry top layer keeps every bite juicy and festive.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hawaiian rolls
  • 1 package (12 count) Hawaiian rolls Keep together; slice horizontally in one sheet without separating.
Turkey
  • 0.75 lb sliced deli turkey or leftover roast turkey Use sliced deli turkey or pre-cooked leftover roast turkey.
Cheese
  • 6 oz brie, sliced, or white cheddar Use brie slices or the equivalent number of cheddar slices.
Cranberry sauce
  • 0.75 cup whole berry cranberry sauce Use whole berry cranberry sauce for visible fruit bits.
Dijon
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard Spread on roll bottoms to season and help flavor meld.
Butter mixture
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted Melt and use for the honey-butter brush.
  • 1 tbsp honey Stirs into melted butter for shine and mild sweetness.
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds Sprinkle into the butter mixture.
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme Add to the butter mixture for savory herbal aroma.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Preheat and assemble
  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in one sheet without separating, then place the bottoms in the greased baking dish.
  3. Spread Dijon mustard on the roll bottoms, then layer the sliced turkey and the brie (or white cheddar).
  4. Spread whole berry cranberry sauce on the cut side of the tops and place the tops over the filling.
Brush and bake
  1. Whisk melted butter, honey, poppy seeds, and dried thyme, then brush over the tops.
  2. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes at 350F, until the rolls begin to set.
  3. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes at 350F, until golden and the cheese is melted.
Finish and serve
  1. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.

Notes

Pro tip: for the cleanest layers, keep the rolls as one sheet while slicing, then press the tops down lightly so the cheese and turkey meet the cranberry layer. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container up to 3 days; reheat in a 325F oven until warmed through (about 8–10 minutes). Freezing is not recommended because the cranberry and rolls can soften on thawing. Dietary swap: use turkey and cheese that are dairy-free (e.g., dairy-free cheese slices) if you need a lactose-free version.