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Perfect Turkey Cranberry Sliders on Garlic Butter Rolls

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These turkey cranberry sliders on garlic butter Hawaiian rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in a quick and easy 30-minute recipe. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or using up leftover turkey.

Ingredients

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  • 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (like King’s Hawaiian), sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 6 slices provolone cheese, halved
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the garlic butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, parsley, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the rolls: Carefully slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected as a whole slab. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Mix the spread: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture evenly over the cut side of the bottom rolls.
  5. Layer the fillings: Start with half of the cheese slices. Then pile on the shredded turkey, distributing evenly. Dollop the cranberry sauce over the turkey. Top with remaining cheese slices. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Top it off: Place the top half of the rolls over the fillings. Gently press down to make sure everything is snug.
  7. Brush with garlic butter: Using a pastry brush, generously brush the entire top of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  8. Bake: Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until tops are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  9. Rest and slice: Let the sliders rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife to cut along the seams of the rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

Don’t skip the foil step—it traps steam for perfectly melted cheese and soft rolls. Use room temperature turkey and cranberry sauce for even heating. For best results, slice cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

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