Name: Leftover Turkey Sliders
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package (12ct) Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls; 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 2/3 cup Cranberry Sauce; 2-3 cups Cooked and Shredded Turkey; 6 slices Havarti or Swiss Cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning, or poppy seeds

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Looking for a recipe to use up Thanksgiving leftovers? These Leftover Turkey Sliders use both leftover turkey AND leftover cranberry sauce. All layered in Hawaiian rolls for a fun and easy lunch or game day snack.

Perfect Leftover Turkey Recipe!

This Hawaiian slider recipe not only uses leftover turkey but leftover cranberry sauce! An easy Thanksgiving leftover recipe that the whole family will love.

Ingredients You'll Need to Make Sliders with Leftover Turkey:

Leftover Cooked Turkey - Shredded. You can use light, dark, or a mixture. Such as from this Air Fryer Turkey Breast.
Hawaiian Buns
Leftover Cranberry Sauce - Such as from this Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce. Or you can buy a can of cranberry sauce to use.
Sliced Cheese - I used Havarti but Swiss would also be great
Dijon Mustard
Butter - Melted to brush on top of the buns
Everything Bagel Seasoning - Or poppy seeds to sprinkle on top

How to Make Leftover Turkey Sliders

This recipe for turkey sliders takes only 5 minutes of prep in just 30 minutes

Prep - Slice the sheet of Hawaiian rolls in half, being careful to not slice too close to the tops. You want the sheet to stay intact.
Layer - Start by spreading the dijon mustard on the top half. On the bottom half, spread the cranberry sauce then top with the shredded turkey in an even layer. Layer on the cheese then place the top half of the buns on top. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with the Everything Bagel Seasoning
Bake - Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Uncover and bake for a few more minutes until the buns are golden brown.

Tip! Cover With Foil When Baking

To keep the buns from getting too browned on top, it's best to cover the sliders with foil when baking. You can remove the foil for the last few minutes to get the buns golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can these sliders be made in advance?

These sliders are best served and eaten right after making. Unfortunately, the buns will get soft and soggy if they're made in advance.

leftover thanksgiving turkey sliders on a plate with cranberry sauce

Other Leftover Turkey Recipes

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie - made in one skillet for easy clean up and uses store bought biscuits for the topping.
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls - Swap in shredded turkey for the shredded chicken to make these fun appetizers. Can be made in the oven or air fryer.

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