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Best Mini Turkey Cranberry Sliders for Fall Parties

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These mini turkey and cranberry sliders are the perfect fall appetizer, combining savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and melty Swiss cheese on soft slider buns with a garlic butter topping. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleaser for game day, Thanksgiving leftovers, or any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 12 slider buns (Hawaiian sweet rolls work best)
  • 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese, cut into quarters
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded turkey with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them connected in a single slab. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Layer the turkey mixture evenly over the bottom buns, spreading to the edges (about 1/2 inch thick).
  5. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the turkey and spread gently. For whole berry sauce, distribute berries evenly; for jellied sauce, lay thin slices across.
  6. Place the quartered Swiss cheese slices over the cranberry layer, avoiding overlapping.
  7. Place the top buns over the cheese layer and press down gently.
  8. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, onion powder, and poppy seeds (if using). Whisk until well combined.
  9. Brush the garlic butter generously over the top buns. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
  12. Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes before cutting between the individual rolls.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of dark and white turkey meat. Let the turkey and cranberry sauce come to room temperature before assembling. Toasting the bottom buns for 3-4 minutes before adding filling prevents sogginess. Resting the sliders for 5 minutes after baking is crucial for structure. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free slider buns and check Worcestershire sauce for gluten. For a dairy-free version, skip the cheese or use dairy-free Swiss-style slices and vegan butter.

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