Thanksgiving sliders combine the favorite flavors of the season into a deliciously soft roll for enjoyment. These sliders contain turkey, cranberry sauce and more making them a delicious treat anytime. Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, too!
Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving meat. There are other flavors of Thanksgiving that we only enjoy one time a year, that is what makes them special. Cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, stuffing, etc. are all specific dishes that are usually only enjoyed during Thanksgiving.
Leftovers are always plentiful in our house. My husband smokes a large turkey, and I make extra of any sides. We are usually the home that entertains and hosts so we like to divide up and send leftovers home with everyone here. At times, though, the traditional Thanksgiving plate because exhausting and it’s time for something else.
These Thanksgiving Sliders are the PERFECT way to use up and enjoy your leftovers this Thanksgiving. Start out with a sweet Hawaiian roll, layer your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers inside, drizzle a delicious buttery mixture on top and bake! YUM!
This is not just another turkey sandwich! I’ve combined all of the flavors of Thanksgiving into a delicious easy to make slider recipe. These adorable sandwiches include turkey, stuffing (or dressing), cranberry sauce and cheese all layered in a sweet Hawaiian roll. This makes for a quick dinner using up your Thanksgiving leftovers!
But what if you want these and don’t have Thanksgiving leftovers?! You absolutely can and you should make these anytime of the year! Simply use deli turkey, boxed stuffing and canned cranberry to make this delicious sandwich anytime of the year!
What Ingredients Do I Need
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Leftover turkey or deli sliced turkey
- Prepared stuffing
- Cranberry sauce or your favorite leftover cranberry sauce
- Slices of cheese- Provolone or Swiss
- Butter
- Mustard
- Poppy seeds
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar
How to Make Thanksgiving Sliders
Note: This is a summary of the recipe steps. For complete instructions, see the recipe card down below.
Cut all sweet rolls in half and lay bottom half in a 9×13 baking dish.
Top the rolls with a layer of turkey, then a layer of stuffing, followed by a layer of cranberry sauce. Cover with slices of cheese.
Place other half of rolls on top.
In a saucepan, combine butter, mustard, poppy seeds, worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
Run a knife in between all rolls to separate slightly.
Spoon (do not pour) sauce over the rolls.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Cover with foil.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove foil for last 5 minutes of baking so tops of rolls brown slightly.
Best served hot out of the oven.
Variations for Thanksgiving Sliders
Rolls – You can use any type of roll in this recipe – a traditional white roll or a gluten free roll works great!
Turkey – use deli sliced turkey or even ham in this if you prefer.
Stuffing – if you’re running out of leftovers, whip up a quick boxed stuffing!
Cheese – prefer a different cheese or another cheese? You choose which one you like best.
Garnishes – prefer something other than poppy seeds? Leave them out or use sesame seeds! You can even use dijon mustard in place of yellow mustard.
What to Serve with these Thanksgiving Sliders?
These sliders are a delicious meal in themselves, but you can serve sides like The BEST Crockpot Mac and Cheese, Honey and Brown Sugar Glazed Crockpot Carrots or even fries or mashed potatoes!
A delicious salad pairs well too like this make ahead Veggie Macaroni Salad or this Delicious Salad Recipe!
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days!
What about Freezing these Thanksgiving Sliders?
These freeze very well! It is best to assemble them skipping the sauce for now, before wrapping in plastic wrap and placing into a plastic freezer bag! They will keep in your freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, defrost in the fridge, then prepare and add the sauce and baking following the same instructions above.
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Thanksgiving Sliders
Thanksgiving Leftovers? Use them up in this delicious Thanksgiving slider recipe using turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 12-count package of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Leftover turkey or deli sliced turkey
- Prepared stuffing
- 1 can Cranberry sauce or your favorite leftover cranberry sauce
- 6 large slices of cheese- Provolone or Swiss
- 1 stick butter
- 1 Tablespoon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ cup of brown sugar
Instructions
1.Cut all sweet rolls in half and lay bottom half in a 9x13 baking dish.
2.Top the rolls with a layer of turkey, then a layer of stuffing, followed by a layer of cranberry sauce. Cover with slices of cheese.
3.Place other half of rolls on top.
4.In a saucepan, combine butter, mustard, poppy seeds, worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
5.Run a knife in between all rolls to separate slightly.
6.Spoon (do not pour) sauce over the rolls.
7.Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
8.Cover with foil.
9.Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove foil for last 5 minutes of baking so tops of rolls brown slightly.
10.Best served hot out of the oven.
Notes
These store well in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Don't have enough leftovers or want these at a different time of the year, use deli ham, boxed stuffing and canned cranberry sauce.
You can freeze these, just avoid the drizzled sauce, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 241Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 234mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 8g
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