Easy Leftover Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Whether your family enjoys eating turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, chances are, you’re going to have a ton of turkey meat leftover after your meal. That means you’re going to need to find some creative ways to enjoy all that leftover turkey! With these easy leftover turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls, you can enjoy all the flavors of Thanksgiving in one bite-sized snack.
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This easy turkey sliders are packed with Thanksgiving flavor. That means you’ll get to enjoy your holiday feast again in a delicious, handheld treat!
The combination of turkey, cream cheese, and cranberry sauce are amazing. And when you add the toasted Hawaiian rolls, there really is no better way to enjoy your leftover turkey.
How to Make Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
The first (and most important in my opinion) step to making these delicious turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls is to make the cranberry spread. Simply add softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce to a bowl and mix until they’re combined. You can use leftover cranberry sauce or just buy a new can of it to mix with your cream cheese.
Next, open your package of Hawaiian rolls and slice the entire loaf in half down the middle. I suggest using a large serrated knife to cut the bread to keep the bread from getting torn and squished as you cut.
After cutting the loaf, lay out the top of the loaf on the counter or a cutting board and spread your cranberry sauce spread over the top of the entire loaf. Set it aside for a second while you prepare the rest of your turkey sliders.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bottom half of your Hawaiian roll loaf on top of the paper. Top the loaf with pieces of leftover turkey. Make sure each roll has plenty of turkey stacked on top of it so you get lots of salty meat in every bite!
After adding your turkey to your turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls, place the cranberry-sauce-covered top loaf back on. Then, mix up some melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Spread the mixture over the top of the sliders before putting them in the oven.
Bake the sliders for around 15 minutes. They’re ready to enjoy when the tops of the Hawaiian rolls are toasted and brown and the cream cheese mixture is melted.
Tips for Making Turkey Sliders
These easy turkey sliders really are simple to make. But these quick tips will ensure the entire process goes more smoothly.
Section the Turkey Pieces
While it’s fine to spread the cranberry sauce spread over the entire top loaf, it’s a good idea to section the turkey pieces on each rolls. That will make it easier to pull the sliders apart after they’re finished baking.
Use Leftover Rolls
Since this delicious turkey slider recipe is designed to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, it makes sense to use leftover rolls, too. If you don’t have leftover Hawaiian rolls, using traditional dinner rolls would be delicious, too.
Make it Your Own
The thing I love about this easy recipe is that it’s deliciously simple. That makes it easy to customize! Whether you add some ham to the sliders or throw in some leftover gravy, make the most of the recipe’s simplicity to create your own delicious Thanksgiving leftover sliders.
Leftover Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
These delicious turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls are a great way to use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 12-count package sweet and buttery Hawaiian rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 pound turkey, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce.
- Using a large knife, cut the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top half of the rolls. Place the sliced chicken on top of the bottom half of rolls. Carefully place the top half on top of the turkey slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk to combine, then spread the mixture over the top of the sandwiches.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt and the top of the sliders is golden brown.
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