Description

These Baked Cranberry Turkey Sliders with Havarti & Poppy Seed Topping are a delicious and festive sandwich perfect for gatherings or holiday meals. Soft Hawaiian rolls are layered with savory deli turkey, creamy Havarti cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce, then baked with a buttery poppy seed topping infused with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and chives. Warm, melty, and bursting with flavor, these sliders are sure to be a crowd-pleaser in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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Sandwich

1 (16 oz) package Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
1 lb deli turkey, sliced
1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
6 slices Havarti or Provolone cheese

Topping

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced dried onion
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons fresh minced chives

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the sliders evenly.
Prepare Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian roll package horizontally in half to create a top and bottom layer, keeping all rolls attached to maintain their shape for easy serving.
Assemble Layers: On the bottom half, evenly layer the sliced deli turkey, followed by spreading the cranberry sauce over the turkey, and then place the Havarti or Provolone cheese slices on top.
Replace Top Layer: Carefully position the top half of the Hawaiian rolls back over the assembled ingredients to complete the sliders.
Make Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced dried onion, poppy seeds, and fresh minced chives, mixing well to create a flavorful glaze.
Brush Topping: Generously brush the butter and seasoning mixture over the top of the assembled slider tops to ensure the bread absorbs the flavors and browns nicely when baked.
Bake Sliders: Place the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the topping is golden and fragrant.
Serve Warm: Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice between the rolls to separate individual sliders. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

You can substitute Havarti with Provolone or another melty cheese if preferred.
Use either jellied or whole berry cranberry sauce depending on your texture preference.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the topping mixture.
These sliders are best served fresh but can be reheated with foil to retain moisture.
To make the dish gluten-free, substitute Hawaiian rolls with gluten-free bread rolls.