Who wants to cook after a big holiday feast? These Leftover Turkey Sliders are the perfect solution for an easy and satisfying dinner when you're too tired to spend time in the kitchen.
Tender turkey slices, melted cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce are piled high on soft slider rolls and grilled to golden perfection.
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If you're like me, you make extra of everything for Thanksgiving just so you can have the leftovers, right?
Transform your leftover turkey into a crave-worthy meal with these simple and delicious Slider Sandwiches!
The combination of tender turkey, sharp cheddar, and sweet cranberry sauce is a winning combination. Your family will love them, and you'll love how easy they are to make.
Need help using up leftover cranberry sauce? Try my Puff Pastry Bites Appetizer!
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Main Ingredients Needed
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- Leftover turkey slices
- Leftover cranberry sauce
- Cheddar cheese
- Slider rolls
- Butter
- Garlic salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
- Olive Oil
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Swap the slider rolls for cranberry walnut bread, croissants, or focaccia.
- Try different cheeses like brie, Gruyère, Havarti, or smoked Gouda.
- Do you have any leftover veggies from Thanksgiving Day? Add roasted vegetables like carrots or Brussels sprouts.
- Add a layer of stuffing or mashed sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving twist.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley, set aside.
Step 2: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Quick Tip
These leftover turkey slider sandwiches are ready fast! So try to have everything laid out and ready to go as the griddle heats up.
Step 3: Brush both sides of your slider buns with the butter & seasoning mixture.
Step 4: Heat the buns over low-medium heat until lightly toasted.
Step 5: Flip and repeat on the other side. You're not trying to get the rolls too brown, just heated up.
Step 6: Add sliced cheddar cheese and give it a minute or two to slightly melt. You can use your family's favorite cheese if you don't like cheddar.
Step 7: Top with a couple of slices of turkey.
Leftover Cranberry Sauce
Step 8: Then add a spoonful or two of cranberry sauce before covering with the top roll.
Before You Begin!
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Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This helps prevent them from drying out and keeps the flavors contained. Leftover turkey sandwiches are best consumed within 1-2 days.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing these leftover sandwiches. The bread can become dry and the texture of the other ingredients may be affected.
Reheating Tips: Wrap the sandwiches in aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. For extra crispiness, briefly broil it unwrapped at the end. Or you can reheat them in the microwave in 30-second bursts with a damp paper towel on top to prevent drying, flipping each time until heated through.
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- Homemade Garlic Butter
- BBQ Chicken Slider Sandwiches
- Chicken Soup - another GREAT recipe for leftover turkey. Just substitute the chicken with leftover turkey.
📖 Recipe Card
Leftover Turkey Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ lb leftover turkey thick sliced
- ¾ cup cranberry sauce
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slider rolls
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley, set aside.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brush both sides of your slider buns with the butter & seasoning mixture.
- Heat the buns over low-medium heat until lightly toasted.
- Flip and repeat on the other side.
- Add sliced cheese & give it a minute or two to slightly melt.
- Top with a couple of slices of turkey and a spoonful or two of cranberry sauce.
- Serve warm.
Erlene says
Yum, this would be a great way to use leftover turkey. Thanks for sharing on MM. Pinned.