Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and melty cheese baked on soft rolls. The best day-after lunch.

Leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and melty cheese baked on soft rolls. The best day-after lunch. This one takes 25 min start to finish and serves 6. It earned a spot in our Thanksgiving deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
Why you'll love it
- Ready in 25 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: thanksgiving, leftovers, kid-friendly, 30-minute
Holiday food safety: thaw turkey in the fridge, cook it to 165°F (74°C), bake stuffing in its own dish, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Use leftover turkey within 3 to 4 days or freeze it.
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Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 soft slider or dinner rolls, kept connected
- 12 oz sliced or shredded leftover turkey
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 6 slices Swiss or white cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the whole slab of rolls in half horizontally and set the bottoms in a baking dish.
- Layer the turkey, cranberry sauce and cheese on the bottoms, then add the tops.
- Stir the melted butter, mustard and thyme together and brush over the tops.
- Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 minutes more until the cheese melts. Cut apart and serve.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.



