Description
Deliciously gooey Havarti and tart cranberry turkey sliders baked in soft Hawaiian rolls, layered with sliced turkey and a flavorful butter sauce for a perfect party appetizer or casual meal.
Ingredients
Sandwiches
- 1 – 12 count package Hawaiian rolls (dinner rolls can be substituted)
- 12 ounces sliced deli turkey or thinly sliced leftover turkey
- 8 ounces sliced Havarti cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Slice Rolls: Carefully slice the slab of Hawaiian rolls horizontally into two pieces to create top and bottom buns.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and arrange the bottom halves of the rolls evenly inside.
- Layer Cheese & Turkey: Spread half of the sliced Havarti cheese on the bottom buns, then layer all the sliced turkey evenly over the cheese.
- Add Cranberries: Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the turkey layer to add a tart flavor contrast.
- Top Layers: Cover the cranberry sauce with the remaining Havarti cheese slices and then place the top halves of the buns over everything.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in poppy seeds, sesame seeds, Dijon mustard, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Brush Sauce: Using a pastry brush, generously brush the butter mixture over the tops and sides of the assembled sliders.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until the sliders are heated through and the cheese is fully melted.
- Crisp Tops: Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes to crisp up the tops of the buns to a golden finish.
- Cool & Serve: Let the sliders cool slightly before serving to allow flavors to set and for easier handling.
Notes
- If you cannot find Hawaiian rolls, dinner rolls make a suitable substitute.
- Use leftover turkey slices if you prefer a homemade touch.
- Cranberry sauce adds a tart balance but can be swapped for any berry preserves if desired.
- Ensure even spreading of butter sauce for optimum flavor and browning.
- These sliders are best served warm for gooey cheese and soft rolls.
