Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders
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Leftover turkey sliders, cranberry sauce, Dijon and melted cheese on super buttery Hawaiian rolls. Bake and serve warm! SO SO GOOD.
why i love this recipe
- Crowd favorite. Buttery, toasted sliders loaded with all of the Thanksgiving fix-ins are sure to be a guaranteed party hit – perfect for holiday entertaining and feeding a crowd.
- Great way to repurpose leftovers. This is a great recipe to use up some of the leftover turkey and cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. Have some leftover mashed potatoes + gravy and stuffing too? Throw those right in! The best part? It doesn’t really taste like leftovers.
- Made all year long. Even if leftovers are not accessible, these sliders can still be made and enjoyed any time of the year with store-bought deli meat and canned cranberry sauce.
leftover thanksgiving slider variations
Dinner rolls
Not a fan of Hawaiian rolls? Dinner rolls, homemade or store-bought, can always be used.
Ham
Ham is a great swap for the turkey.
Bacon
Adding bacon is always a good idea.
Mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes with a little drizzle of gravy would add such creaminess to the sliders.
Heat
Pickled jalapeno slices or banana peppers can add a kick of heat.
Cheese
White cheddar, Swiss, gruyere or provolone would all work very well here.
Everything bagel seasoning
Swap out the poppy seeds for everything bagel seasoning blend.
tips and tricks for success
- Use Hawaiian rolls. Hawaiian rolls are perfect for sliders – sweet, fluffy, melt in your mouth dinner rolls. Not to mention, they are perfectly bite-sized to feed a big gathering.
- Use your favorite cheese. The recipe lists Havarti but Swiss or gouda are also great options.
- Double the recipe. The sliders can easily be doubled or tripled, using a separate baking dish for each.
- Make ahead of time. This is a great recipe to assemble ahead of time and placed in the fridge (up to 4 hours).
- Cover with foil. If the tops of the dinner rolls are browning too fast, tent with aluminum foil as needed.
what to serve with leftover turkey sliders
Tools For This Recipe
9 x 13 baking dish
Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders: Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! To make this without leftovers, deli turkey (or your favorite deli meat) can be used instead.
Mashed potatoes and gravy as well as stuffing would be great additions.
Yes! The sliders can be assembled a few hours in advance and placed in the fridge. Brush the tops of the sliders with butter, sprinkling with poppy seeds, and bake right before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 12-count package KING’S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls, halved lengthwise
- ⅓ cup leftover cranberry sauce
- ¾ pound leftover turkey, shredded
- 8 slices Havarti cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine Dijon, mayonnaise and green onions; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread mixture on top half of dinner rolls; set aside.
- Place bottom half of dinner rolls onto the prepared baking dish. Top with cranberry sauce, turkey, cheese and top of dinner rolls. Brush tops of dinner rolls with butter; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown and toasted, about 15-18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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