Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders with Caramelized Onions
Easy Turkey Cranberry Sliders made with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with a thick layer of quick caramelized onions, melty havarti cheese and a zesty poppyseed mustard sauce. While they can be made with deli meat any time of year, these mini sandwiches are also the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers in a second delicious lunch or dinner!
Servings 12 Sliders
Calories 333kcal
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
- 1 spatula or flat sided wooden spoon
- 1 Large serrated Knife
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
Sandwiches
- 12 dinner rolls pack of regular or sweet Hawaiian rolls
- 1 lb. sliced turkey leftover turkey or deli meat
- 1 ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 6-8 ounces Havarti cheese or Swiss cheese
Grilled Onions
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 2 large sweet onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze
Butter Glaze
- 3 Tbsp. butter melted
- 1 tsp. poppyseeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C). Rub a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with oil or coat lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
- Make the onions: bring a large sauté pan to medium heat. Add avocado oil and once oil is warm add the onions and salt.2 Tbsp. avocado oil, 2 large sweet onions, 1/2 tsp. salt
- Cook the onions for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly until they are caramelized. When they are starting to brown, add balsamic glaze, using it to deglaze the pan scraping off any cooked on bits of onion. Cook down 1 minute longer before removing from the heat.1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze
- While onions are browning, use a serrated knife to cut the block of rolls in half horizontally without separating them from each other. Lay the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.12 dinner rolls
- Lay the turkey in an even layer over the bottom buns, then spread the caramelized onions over the top. Lay the sliced cheese on top of the onions. Top the cheese with the cranberry sauce, spreading it out to cover the whole area and cover with the top layer of buns.1 lb. sliced turkey, 6-8 ounces Havarti cheese, 1 ½ cup cranberry sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, poppyseeds, sesame seeds, and Dijon mustard and stir until well-combined.3 Tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. poppyseeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture or drizzle it on with a spoon.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes until the sliders are heated through and the cheese is melty.
- Remove the foil, place on top rack of oven and continue baking for 3- 5 minutes until tops are lightly browned and the turkey inside is warm. If the top isn't browning quickly enough, you can broil for a minute or two but make sure to keep an eye on it to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and use a sharp knife to slice between the rolls. Serve right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slider | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg