Havarti Cranberry Turkey Sliders Recipe – Easy Holiday Appetizer Idea Recipe
These Havarti Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a delicious and easy holiday appetizer or snack featuring tender turkey slices, creamy Havarti cheese, and sweet cranberry sauce on soft slider buns. Perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers, they are baked to golden perfection with a garlic butter glaze that adds rich flavor and a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Buns
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or similar)
Filling
- 1 lb cooked turkey slices (roasted or deli-style)
- 6–8 slices Havarti cheese
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
Butter Garlic Glaze
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Buns: Slice the slider buns horizontally but keep the bottoms intact to create a base for the sliders. Arrange the sliced buns in a baking dish carefully.
- Layer Fillings: Evenly distribute the cooked turkey slices over the bun bottoms, followed by slices of Havarti cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Spread the ingredients to cover all sliders consistently for balanced flavor.
- Replace Tops: Carefully place the top halves of the buns back onto the sliders, gently pressing down to combine all layers without squashing the fillings.
- Brush with Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the slider buns to enhance flavor and promote browning during baking.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil if you prefer melty, gooey cheese. For crispier tops, leave it uncovered. Bake the sliders at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted thoroughly and the buns develop a golden color.
- Serve: After baking, slice the large slider bun block into individual sliders. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for freshness. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use moist turkey slices to avoid dry sliders.
- Don’t overload cranberry sauce to maintain flavor balance between sweet and savory.
- Cover with foil during baking for gooey cheese; bake uncovered for crispier tops.
- Excellent use of Thanksgiving leftovers makes this recipe convenient and festive.
- Best served warm; reheat in the oven to regain crunch and melted cheese.
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