Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Cranberry (Print Version)
Soft brioche sliders filled with turkey, cranberry, Swiss cheese, and buttery topping—easy and festive.
# Ingredients:
→ Turkey and Cheese
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2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or sliced
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6 slices Swiss cheese or provolone cheese, halved
→ Bread
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12 slider rolls or mini brioche buns
→ Sauces and Flavorings
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1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Topping
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Using a serrated knife, slice the slider rolls in half horizontally without pulling the rolls apart. Arrange the bottoms in the prepared baking dish.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Dijon mustard. Evenly spread the mixture over the cut side of the bottom rolls.
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Scatter the shredded or sliced turkey across the rolls. Spoon the whole berry cranberry sauce evenly over the turkey layer.
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Arrange halved slices of Swiss or provolone cheese on top of the turkey and cranberry. Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, poppy seeds, and chopped fresh parsley if used.
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Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove foil and continue baking for 5 minutes, until cheese melts and tops are golden brown.
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Let cool briefly, then use a sharp knife to separate individual sliders. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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To achieve a crisp top, uncover for the final bake.