Description
Cranberry turkey sliders bring festive flavors to your holiday table with a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Juicy turkey patties nestled between mini buns create an irresistible bite you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or sliced
Bread:
- 12 slider buns
Toppings and Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Seasoning and Glaze:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a greased baking dish for the sliders.
- Carefully split the slider buns horizontally, positioning the bottom halves in the prepared dish.
- Construct layered sliders by arranging sliced turkey, spreading cranberry sauce, and adding cheese on the bottom bun halves.
- Gently place the top bun halves over the assembled ingredients to complete the slider sandwiches.
- Create a flavorful glaze by whisking together melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and poppy seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the prepared glaze over the entire surface of the slider tops, ensuring even coverage.
- Shield the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the buns turn golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the sliders to rest briefly after removing from the oven, then serve immediately while warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Swap turkey for plant-based alternatives like pulled jackfruit or grilled tofu to create vegetarian or vegan-friendly sliders.
- Reduce butter quantity or use olive oil spray for a lighter, heart-healthy version of the recipe.
- Toast poppy seeds briefly before mixing with butter sauce to enhance their nutty flavor and release aromatic oils.
- Choose gluten-free slider buns if preparing for guests with wheat sensitivities or celiac requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 247 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg