Description
These Savory Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders are a delicious and easy way to transform your holiday leftovers into a family-favorite meal. Soft white dinner rolls are loaded with layers of leftover turkey, stuffing, cheese, and cranberry sauce, all enhanced by a flavorful honey mustard sauce. Baked to perfection, these sliders are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (Substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (Maple syrup can work as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Mustard (Dijon or yellow mustard both work well)
- 4 tablespoons Melted Butter (Olive oil offers a lighter alternative)
- 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds (Omit if unavailable)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Sliders
- 12 White Dinner Rolls (Whole grain or gluten-free rolls are excellent substitutes)
- 2 cups Turkey (Any leftover cooked turkey is ideal)
- 2 cups Stuffing (Use homemade or store-bought stuffing)
- 1 cup Cheese (e.g., cheddar or gouda, mozzarella offers a milder taste)
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce (Any fruit preserves can be a great alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking of the assembled sliders.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, mustard, melted butter, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Slice the rolls: Cut the white dinner rolls horizontally, keeping the slices connected at the bottom so the sliders remain intact.
- Apply sauce to bottom half: Spread half of the prepared honey mustard sauce generously on the bottom half of the sliced rolls.
- Add layers: Layer slices of leftover turkey evenly over the sauce, then add a layer of stuffing followed by a layer of cheese on top.
- Add cranberry sauce: Spoon the cranberry sauce evenly over the cheese layer to add a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Top the sliders: Place the top half of the rolls back on the assembled fillings, then spread the remaining honey mustard sauce generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to allow the tops to brown slightly.
- Cool and serve: Let the sliders cool slightly before slicing between the rolls into individual servings. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce.
- Maple syrup can replace honey if desired for a slightly different sweetness.
- Use Dijon or yellow mustard according to your taste preference.
- Olive oil can be used instead of butter for a lighter option in the sauce.
- Feel free to use whole grain or gluten-free rolls as a healthier alternative.
- Homemade stuffing or store-bought stuffing both work well for these sliders.
- Cheddar or gouda cheeses offer strong flavor; mozzarella is milder if preferred.
- If you don’t have poppy seeds, you can omit them without impacting the overall taste significantly.
- Leftover turkey can be white or dark meat, sliced thinly for best layering.
- Any fruit preserves can substitute cranberry sauce if unavailable.
