Festive Turkey & Cranberry Sliders
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Festive Turkey & Cranberry Sliders! These delightful sandwiches combine juicy turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy cheese perfectly nestled in soft slider buns. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy winter nights, they are sure to impress your guests and evoke warm memories of festive cheer. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, these sliders will be the star of your next celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups cooked turkey breast, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (preferably with whole berries)
- 6 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each slider bun in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Layer the sliced turkey evenly over the bottom buns.
- Spoon cranberry sauce generously over the turkey.
- Add cheese slices over the cranberry layer.
- Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (about 90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing herbs like rosemary or sage into your butter before brushing it on the buns. Swap turkey for chicken or a plant-based alternative for a different twist. Assemble sliders ahead of time and refrigerate; bake just before serving for best results.