Oh, those are a holiday classic! 🦃🍞🍒 Here’s a foolproof recipe for cranberry turkey sliders—perfect for parties or cozy dinners.
Ingredients (makes 12 sliders)
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian buns are popular for sweetness)
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, mix with cream cheese for a spread)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the buns
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them attached as a block if baking together.
- Place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
- Make the spread (optional)
- Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise (or just mayo) with a pinch of salt, pepper, and some thyme. Spread on the bottom buns.
- Layer the sliders
- Add shredded turkey evenly over the bottom buns.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the turkey.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Place the top buns on.
- Garlic butter topping
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush over the tops of the buns.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes for golden tops.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly, then slice apart and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate; bake right before serving.
- Add greens: Layer spinach or arugula under the turkey for freshness.
- Spicy twist: Add a thin layer of Dijon mustard or sriracha mayo.
- Cheese swap: Brie or Havarti gives a luxurious melt.
These are basically a thanksgiving sandwich in miniature—perfect finger food!
If you want, I can also give a “mini gourmet version” with brie, roasted turkey, and a homemade cranberry-orange compote—it’s next-level.
Do you want me to do that?
