Easy Cranberry Turkey Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Published Feb 01, 2023 Updated Oct 11, 2026
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These butter-baked cranberry turkey sliders feature layers of turkey, cranberry sauce, and creamy white cheese sandwiched between sweet Hawaiian rolls. An easy sandwich appetizer that will be gobbled up in no time!
Author’s note
The Best Leftover Turkey Sliders
Hawaiian rolls make everything better. A soft, sweet bread roll that jazzes up any meal. I especially love them because they are the perfect size for individual sliders filled with any kind of meat, cheese, and condiments you desire. And you know how I love grinder sandwich sliders!
Today I decided on cranberry turkey sliders because who says turkey and cranberry are only allowed in November? These decadent little sliders are brushed with a creamy, tangy melted butter sauce and baked until just crisp and golden brown, with a soft, chewy, melted middle filled with turkey, cheese, and a sweet cranberry sauce.
The best part? You only need simple ingredients and about 35 minutes to make these baked turkey sliders with Hawaiian rolls shine! This perfect party food is ideal for large groups, family get-togethers, or gathering to watch the big game.
Ingredient Notes
- Thick-cut deli sliced turkey: You can also use ham if preferred. If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or a rotisserie chicken, that will work too.
- Swiss or Provolone cheese: Pick your favorite. White cheddar will also work. The key is to pick a mild, white cheese that melts well for a delicious creamy addition.
- Cranberry sauce: You can buy this or make your own with my homemade cranberry sauce. Readers have asked about raspberry jam and apricot preserves. I haven’t tried them yet, but either one would work in place of the cranberry sauce!
- Hawaiian Dinner Rolls: You can often find these at Costco or Sam’s Club if you want to buy in bulk and make a big batch.
- Butter sauce: One reader added 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the butter sauce and said they were a huge hit. I haven’t tried it myself, but it sounds amazing if you like a sweeter topping!
How to Make Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Build the sliders. While the oven heats to 350°F, keep the rolls attached and slice the whole slab in half through the middle. Set the bottom half in the baking dish, layer on the turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese, and add the top half.
Brush on the butter sauce. Stir the butter sauce together and brush it over the tops, getting some down into the cracks between the rolls.
Bake covered, then uncovered. Bake them under foil first, then take the foil off and bake until the tops are deep golden brown. Make sure to keep an eye on them when you uncover them so they don’t burn on top.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can assemble the sliders the day before without the cranberry and butter sauce. When you’re ready to bake, add the cranberry sauce, prepare the butter sauce as directed, and bake! Cover the baking dish tightly and keep it in the fridge overnight. Since you’re baking them straight from the fridge, give them a few extra minutes under the foil and check that the cheese has melted before you take the foil off.
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Cranberry Turkey Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound thick-cut deli turkey or ham
- 6 large slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 1 1/4 cups cranberry sauce
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Cut the rolls in half and lay down the turkey in an even layer. Next spread the cranberry sauce over the turkey and top with Swiss or provolone cheese slices. Add the top layer of bread over the cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic, garlic, dijon mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, and poppy seeds. Brush the top of the bread rolls with the butter mixture
- Cover with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10-12 minutes or until the top is brown. Make sure to keep an eye on them when you uncover them so they don’t burn on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t want to use Hawaiian rolls, feel free to swap them out with another dinner roll. If you are gluten-free, find your favorite gluten-free dinner rolls.
- If you don’t have deli turkey on hand, feel free to swap for ham, rotisserie chicken, or leftover turkey.
- If you are dairy free, use vegan butter for the sauce, and omit the cheese.
- Serve these turkey and cheese sliders on an appetizer platter with a bowl of extra cranberry sauce for dipping, if desired.
- You can also serve as a lunch alongside a pasta salad, garden salad, or chips.
- Store leftover turkey sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven to crisp them up.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe for the cranberry sauce?
Love this recipe. I make these all the time only I fry each side of my bread which is usually potato or sourdough bread. Yummy
Ever tried adding a layer of stuffing???
I have not, but what a great idea. I think it would taste amazing!
Where is the nutrition info?
I’m so sorry about that. It’s been added back to the recipe card now. Thank you!
When pre-making, do you recommend adding the cranberry sauce? Or do you add that when you bake with the butter sauce?
I would add it when you’re ready to bake, along with the butter sauce. I’ve updated the post to clarify this better. Thank you so much.
Thank you! 😊
do you think it would work with raspberry jam instead of cranberry?
I think that would be delicious!
Great for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey from your recipe too! Love the flavor combinations!
I am making these tomorrow!!! I have been so looking forward to trying the recipe! Just realized I don’t have cranberries. Would apricot preserves work for this! Thank you!
I think that would be delicious. Keep me posted on how they turn out. Happy Holidays!
Those look amazing!! I can’t wait to try them!!