Easy Leftover Turkey Sliders: A Comforting Dinner Delight

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious Leftover Turkey Sliders that are comforting and quick to prepare.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 29

Servings: 12 sliders

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sliders

12 pieces Sweet Rolls Soft and slightly sweet
2 cups Cooked Turkey Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey
1 cup Cranberry Sauce Sweet-tart flavor
8 slices Swiss Cheese Melts beautifully

For the Butter Mixture

4 tablespoons Butter Melted
1 teaspoon Mustard Yellow or Dijon
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Provides depth of flavor
0.125 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
0.5 teaspoon Dehydrated Onion Optional for savory flavor

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare your baking dish.
Slice the sweet rolls in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in the baking dish.
Spread the leftover turkey evenly over the bottom halves, add cranberry sauce, and layer Swiss cheese on top.
Place the top halves of the rolls back on and gently press down.
Combine melted butter, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and dehydrated onion in a bowl, then whisk.
Drizzle the butter mixture over the sliders, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 3 minutes until golden.
Let the sliders cool for a minute, then cut into individual pieces and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh leftover turkey and experiment with different cheeses. Add crispy fried onions on top for extra crunch.

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