Description
Miniature Mediterranean-style turkey sliders pack intense flavor into bite-sized perfection. Herbed ground turkey, tangy feta, and zesty tzatziki create a delightful blend that transports taste buds to Greek coastal cuisine you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices Swiss cheese (1 ounce each, 340 grams total)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) thinly sliced deli turkey breast
- 1 (12-ounce, 340 grams) package King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Rolls (12 slider rolls)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Craft the honey mustard butter sauce by whisking ingredients in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended. Reserve the mixture for later use.
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and line a compact baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Position the connected dinner rolls on a cutting surface and delicately slice horizontally through the center, maintaining the roll’s structural integrity. Gently separate the top layer.
- Arrange the bottom roll section onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a foundational layer with 6 slices of Swiss cheese, followed by an even distribution of turkey slices.
- Carefully spread cranberry sauce across the turkey layer, ensuring uniform coverage. Top with the remaining 6 cheese slices to create a rich, melty surface.
- Carefully replace the top half of the rolls, creating a complete sandwich stack.
- Generously drizzle the prepared honey mustard butter sauce over the roll surface, guaranteeing even distribution for maximum flavor infusion.
- Shield the rolls with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and heat thoroughly.
- Uncover the rolls during the final 5 minutes of baking to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest briefly before serving these warm, flavor-packed turkey sliders.
Notes
- Elevate your holiday leftovers with these delectable turkey sliders that transform simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
- Perfectly balance sweet and savory flavors by layering Swiss cheese, cranberry sauce, and turkey between soft dinner rolls.
- The honey mustard butter sauce acts as a flavor-packed glaze that adds richness and moisture to every bite.
- Prepare these sliders ahead of time and cover with foil, making them an ideal make-ahead dish for busy gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
- Achieve golden, crispy tops by removing the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking, creating an irresistible texture contrast.
- Easy to customize with additional toppings like caramelized onions or crispy bacon for extra flavor and personal flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg