These baked turkey sliders on Hawaiian rolls are filled with sliced turkey and melty cheese, then brushed with a buttery brown sugar and Dijon topping that turns golden in the oven. The recipe makes 12 warm, sweet, and savory sliders in 35 minutes and works with deli turkey or leftover roast turkey.
A Few Notes From My Kitchen
These turkey and cheese sliders are one of my go-to recipes for parties, holidays, and easy weeknight dinners. They use simple, easy-to-find ingredients and are easy to pull together whenever I am in the mood for warm, cheesy sliders.
Deli turkey gives you neat, even layers, but leftover roast turkey works well when I have it. It is a little harder to arrange and gives the sliders a more rustic look, but the flavor is just as good.
A 7 × 11 inch baking dish fits the rolls snugly. A 9 × 13 inch dish also works, with extra space around the edges. Once the foil comes off, I watch the rolls closely and take them out when the tops are golden.
For more sliders made with a similar method, try my French dip sliders, ham and cheese sliders, pizza sliders, or cheeseburger sliders. I also have BBQ chicken sliders and Buffalo chicken sliders when you want a different filling.
“Made these for a party and they were devoured within minutes. I will definitely be making these again!”
Cameron
Key Ingredients for Turkey Sliders
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Hawaiian rolls: Keep the rolls connected so you can slice and fill the whole batch at once.
- Turkey: Thinly sliced deli turkey folds into even layers and is easier to arrange. Leftover roast turkey also works, but the pieces are less uniform, so the sliders look more rustic.
- Cheese: Havarti melts smoothly and has a mild, buttery flavor. Swiss tastes nuttier and slightly sharper, while cheddar gives the sliders a stronger, richer cheese flavor.
- Mayonnaise: A thin layer adds moisture and helps keep the turkey from tasting dry. Store-bought mayonnaise works well, or use my homemade mayonnaise recipe.
- Unsalted butter: It lets you control the salt because the turkey, cheese, and Worcestershire sauce already add seasoning.
- Brown sugar or honey: Light brown sugar is the preferred choice and gives the topping a mild caramel flavor. Honey is a tested substitute and adds a more distinct sweetness.
- Topping: Melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, dried minced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and poppy seeds add sweet, tangy, and savory flavor to the rolls.
How to Make Turkey Sliders
Here is a quick overview. The full recipe with ingredient amounts and detailed instructions is in the recipe card below.
- Keep the rolls connected and slice them horizontally. Place the bottom half in a buttered 7 × 11 inch baking dish, spread with mayonnaise, then layer the turkey and cheese before replacing the tops.
- Brush the rolls with the butter and Dijon topping. Cover and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes so the filling heats through and the cheese melts.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, watching the color closely. The sliders are ready when the tops are golden and the center is hot. Cut them apart and serve warm.
Which Pan Fits 12 Sliders?
A 7 × 11 inch baking dish gives one package of 12 rolls a snug fit. A 9 × 9 inch dish also works if you separate or rearrange the rolls. You can also use a 9 × 13 inch dish, although there will be extra space around the edges.
Turkey Sliders FAQs
Keep the sliders covered for the first 15 minutes. After removing the foil, watch them closely and take them out when the tops are golden.
Allow 1 to 2 sliders per person when serving them with other appetizers. For lunch or dinner, plan on 2 to 3 sliders per person with a side.
Serve them with french fries, tater tots, smashed potato salad, coleslaw, a simple green salad, or soup.
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Turkey Sliders
Equipment
- 7 × 11 inch baking dish
- Serrated Knife
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules or garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ pound (340 g) thinly sliced roasted deli turkey divided
- ¾ pound (340 g) sliced Havarti cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 7 × 11 inch baking dish with butter.
- Mix the melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- Keep the rolls connected and use a serrated knife to slice them horizontally into a top and bottom slab.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared dish. Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the rolls.
- Layer 6 ounces (170 g) of turkey over the mayonnaise, followed by all of the Havarti and the remaining 6 ounces (170 g) of turkey.
- Replace the roll tops. Brush or spoon the butter mixture evenly over them.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the center sliders are hot, and the tops are golden. Watch the color closely during the final few minutes.
- Cut the rolls into 12 individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes:
- Cheese substitutions: Replace the Havarti with the same amount of sliced Swiss or cheddar. Swiss gives the sliders a nuttier flavor, while cheddar is sharper and richer.
- Honey substitution: Replace the light brown sugar with 2 teaspoons of honey.
- Leftover turkey: Leftover roast turkey can replace the deli turkey. It is harder to arrange evenly and gives the sliders a more rustic appearance, but it works well.
- Pan sizes: A 7 × 11 inch baking dish gives the rolls a snug fit. A 9 × 9 inch dish works if you separate or rearrange the rolls. A 9 × 13 inch dish also works, with extra space around the edges.
- Make ahead: Assemble the rolls with the mayonnaise, turkey, and cheese up to one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then add the butter topping immediately before baking.
- Storage: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Place the sliders in a baking dish and cover with foil. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot in the center.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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Eric CROCIATA says
This is a must try recipe!!! Love it. Thank you