Description

These Savory Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders are a delicious and easy way to transform your turkey day leftovers into a crowd-pleasing meal. Featuring layers of tender turkey, savory stuffing, melty cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce all nestled inside warm dinner rolls and topped with a flavorful honey mustard sauce, these sliders make a perfect appetizer or main dish your whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Sauce Mixture

1 cup Mayonnaise (Substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
2 tablespoons Honey (Maple syrup can work as a substitute)
1 tablespoon Mustard (Dijon or yellow mustard both work well)
4 tablespoons Melted Butter (Olive oil offers a lighter alternative)
1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds (Omit if unavailable)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Sliders

12 White Dinner Rolls (Whole grain or gluten-free rolls are excellent substitutes)
2 cups Turkey (Any leftover cooked turkey is ideal)
2 cups Stuffing (Use homemade or store-bought stuffing)
1 cup Cheese (e.g., cheddar or gouda) (Mozzarella offers a milder taste)
1 cup Cranberry Sauce (Any fruit preserves can be a great alternative)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking throughout the sliders.
Make Sauce Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, mustard, melted butter, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Prepare Rolls: Slice the white dinner rolls horizontally but keep them connected at the bottom so they stay as one whole slab.
Spread Sauce on Bottom: Generously spread half of the prepared sauce mixture on the bottom half of the sliced rolls to add flavor and moisture.
Layer Fillings: Layer the turkey slices evenly over the sauce, followed by the stuffing, and then sprinkle or layer the cheese on top of the stuffing.
Add Cranberry Sauce: Spoon the cranberry sauce evenly over the cheese layer to add a sweet and tangy contrast.
Top and Sauce: Place the top half of the rolls back on and spread the remaining sauce mixture generously over the top.
Cover and Bake First Stage: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes to warm through and melt the cheese.
Uncover and Bake Second Stage: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown and crisp the tops of the sliders.
Cool and Serve: Let the sliders cool slightly before slicing them apart into individual servings and serving warm.

Notes

Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to make the sauce lighter and healthier.
Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweet flavor note.
Any type of cooked leftover turkey works well for this recipe.
You can use homemade or store-bought stuffing depending on time and preference.
Whole grain or gluten-free rolls can be swapped for dinner rolls to accommodate dietary needs.
If poppy seeds are unavailable, simply omit without affecting the overall flavor too much.
Cranberry sauce can be replaced with other fruit preserves to suit your taste.
Make sure to keep the rolls connected while slicing to fill and bake easily as one unit.
Covering the sliders during baking keeps them moist, uncovering at the end gives a nice crust.