Our Turkey Sliders are one of the BEST slider recipes you’ll make! We use soft Hawaiian rolls, real turkey meat, cheese, a garlic parmesan sauce, and lots of fixings to make this a crowd pleaser! Today’s turkey slider recipe comes together in 20 minutes, and is perfect for snacks, lunches, game night, picnics and more! Be sure to watch the video below and step by step .
Ever since our popular Philly Cheesesteak Sliders, we have been making slider recipes ON REPEAT 💛 Today’s Turkey Sliders are just another AWESOME and totally addictive recipe–in a good way!
While you can make turkey sliders with deli turkey, we have found that using leftover Thanksgiving turkey to be the BOMB! So while we love making our Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich, we’ve found these turkey sliders to be perfect for a crowd! Also perfect for lunches!
For the record, I have been called the turkey queen every Thanksgiving and it’s because our turkey recipes are SUPER successful. Year after year, we’ve shared different cuts and ways to cook juicy turkey.
Our recent Spatchcock Turkey cooks evenly and it’s a whole turkey! The Turkey Tenderloin Recipe is my absolute favorite cut and technique! Turkey Breast Recipe On the Stove has been a life saver for many who fear oven roasting! And Dry Brine Turkey Breast is a turkey breast lovers dream!
Why You’ll Love Turkey Sliders
- They’re SUPER easy to make!
- We use so many sauces and condiments, like our BEST Garlic Parmesan Sauce. YUM!
- The flavors are amazing, we even brsh the tops with a garlic butter.
- Super delicious and seriously everyone WILL love!
- The textures are perfect.
- This recipe feeds a crowd in minutes 🙂 So it makes a perfect solution for entertaining and gathering.
- We’ve found this turkey slider recipe to be the BEST way to repurpose leftovers 💛
- This recipe can be made in advance, it stores, reheats and freezes beautifully (more on that below).
- Theres so much room for variations, so you can use what you have on hand or what your preference is.
Turkey Slider Ingredients
- Turkey meat. We love using real turkey as opposed to deli turkey, however use what you prefer.
- Our Garlic Parmesan Sauce makes the PERFECT spread here! It’s such a secret little sauce that elevates any dish.
- Cheese slices. We love marbled cheddar, but Havarti or Gouda make great choices too. Use your favorite stretchy cheese 🙂
- Cranberry Sauce. The sweetness of cranberries with the turkey is a classic favorite!
- Italian Seasoning. Use a homemade blend or store-bought, it’s an extra flavor to your leftover turkey meat!
- Gravy. All turkey recipes Spatchcock Turkey, Turkey Tenderloin Recipe, Turkey Breast Recipe On the Stove or Dry Brine Turkey Breast include gravy. So might as well use that too! Gravy adds a juicy moist feel to the turkey sliders, and of course it’s a FLAVOR bomb too!
- Spinach. Optional f course, but it’s a great way to sneak in spinach into your meals.
- Hawaiian rolls. You can use brioche rolls or any type of slider bread.
- Garlic oregano butter. This is to brush the rolls before baking to flavor the bread. YUM!
H0w to Make Turkey Sliders
Prepare the Sliders Bread
- You’ll start by assembling the ingredients, preparing the Garlic Parmesan Sauce if you don’t already have it in the fridge. And then you’ll preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the slider bread rolls into half, cross sectionally.
- The sliders should not be separated, but the entire tops half and bottom half only.
- Generously spread the Garlic Parmesan Sauce at the top and bottom half of the breads. Place the bottom part in a 9 inch by 13 inch baking pan. We prefer to line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Layer the Turkey sliders Filling
- Now add in a layer of cheese right over the bottom half that’s spread with sauce.
- The turkey meat from any of the Turkey Recipes goes on top. Or use deli turkey.
- Since this is leftover turkey meat, we love to kick it up with flavor as MUCH as we can! And why NOT? We dollop some cranberry sauce, some gravy and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Like it takes these turkey sliders recipe to a whole NEW level of delicious!
- We love adding a layer of spinach leaves right over the turkey and fixings. This is optional but it’s refreshing and brightens the sliders.
- A final layer of cheese completes the layering of our turkey sliders recipe. Now you’re ready to put the top half of the bread over that and press it down well so the filling can stick together.
- Right before finalizing the turkey sliders recipe, we love to flavor the bread tops for a little something extra. In a bowl, mis the melted butter, garlic powder, salt and dried oregano to make a garlic herb butter.
Bake the Turkey Sliders
- Brush the tops of the bread generously with this melted butter mixture. It adds SO MUCH flavor to the sliders so don’t skimp!
- Now cover the pan with aluminum foil tightly before it hits the oven. The foil will allow the turkey sliders to warm up and the cheese to melt without drying the bread.
- Bake the turkey sliders for 15-20 minutes and then uncover the pan. It should like this coming out of the oven. Slightly golden tops, delicately crisp and warm melty filling.
- The turkey sliders are now ready to ENJOY💛 You can dip them in extra Garlic Parmesan Sauce or enjoy as is by pulling apart one slider at a time.
Turkey Sliders Tips and FAQ
- You can use deli turkey, however we love using leftover Turkey Recipes! Especially when we make a Spatchcock Turkey as our family isn’t big on turkey thighs, so we repurpose them.
- Use Hawaiian dinner rolls or brioche slider bread.
- Make sure to have a good serrated knife to slice the bread cross sectionally into two equal halves.
- This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is SO GOOD with the turkey sliders! You can use Spicy Mayo too!
- The toppings are completely optional, our choices here were tested a few times and this our BEST version!💛
- Use your favorite types of cheese, but make sure you use some as it helps the sliders stick together.
- The final brush of butter mixture flavors the bread and is a must make!
- Lining our pan with parchment paper makes for easy cleanup.
- The foil protects the bread for drying out while the cheese melts and the filling warms up.
- The sliders are best served right out of the oven–SO GOOD!!!
Can I make Turkey Sliders Ahead of Time?
YES! You can assemble the whole sliders recipe, cover it with foil and place it in your fridge for up to 3 days. Bake the day of serving, adding an extra 5 minutes if baked cold. Alternatively you can bring the sliders to room temperature before baking and bake for the same amount of time.
How to Store Leftovers and Reheat Turkey Sliders?
The leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover again in foil and place in a 350 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. Our favorite way is to use the Air Fryer. Wrap the sliders in foil entirely and place in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Can you Freeze Turkey Sliders?
Once baked and cooled completely, the turkey sliders can be individually wrapped and frozen. To serve, thaw and reheat as above.
Which Cheese to use for this recipe?
You can absolutely swap the cheddar for Havarti or Gouda. Make sure you use a melty cheese, as it’s not just for taste. The cheese helps the sliders to and filling to bind together.
Why do we cover the sliders during baking?
Covering the sliders protects the bread from drying out as the filling warms up and cheese melts.
How Many sliders to serve per person?
It’s completely optional and to your taste! If this is a main dish, you serve approximately 3-5 siders per person along side a Salad Recipe or Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. If you’re having the sliders for lunch or as a side dish, or snack, we serve about 2 per person on average.
Must Make Turkey Recipes
Spatchcock Turkey
Turkey Tenderloin Recipe
Mediterranean Turkey Sandwich
Turkey Breast Recipe On the Stove
Dry Brine Turkey Breast
Turkey Sliders
Our Turkey Sliders are one of the BEST slider recipes you'll make! We soft Hawaiian / Brioche rolls, real turkey meat, cheese, a garlic parmesan sauce, and lots of fixings to make this a crowd pleaser! Today's turkey slider recipe comes together in 20 minutes, and is perfect for snacks, lunches, game night, picnics and more!
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 Hawaiian or brioche slider bread comes in 12 units
Turkey Slider Filling
- 1 cup Garlic Parmesan Sauce RECIPE HERE
- 12 slices cheddar cheese divided. Use your favorite stretchy cheese.
- 3 cups Turkey meat Leftovers from any Turkey Recipe or use Deli Turkey. Use turkey breast meat or thighs.
- 1/3 cup Cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup Turkey Gravy From any Turkey recipe Leftover.
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning homemade or storebought
- 2 cups Spinach leaves baby spinach
To Brush the Sliders
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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You'll start by assembling the ingredients, preparing the Garlic Parmesan Sauce if you don't already have it in the fridge. And then you'll preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
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Use a serrated knife to slice the slider bread rolls into half, cross sectionally.
-
The sliders should not be separated, but the entire tops half and bottom half only.
-
Generously spread the Garlic Parmesan Sauce at the top and bottom half of the breads. Place the bottom part in a 9 inch by 13 inch baking pan. We prefer to line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
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Start Layering the Filling.
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Now add in a layer of cheese right over the bottom half that's spread with sauce. You should use about half the cheese.
-
The turkey meat from any of the Turkey Recipes goes on top. Or use deli turkey.
-
Dollop some cranberry sauce, some gravy and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Like it takes these turkey sliders recipe to a whole NEW level of delicious!
-
Now add in the spinach leaves right over the turkey and fixings. This is optional but it's refreshing and brightens the sliders.
-
A final layer of cheese completes the layering of our turkey sliders recipe. Now you're ready to put the top half of the bread over that and press it down well so the filling can stick together.
-
Right before finalizing the turkey sliders recipe, it's best to flavor the bread tops for a little something extra. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, salt and dried oregano to make a garlic herb butter.
-
Brush the tops of the bread generously with this melted butter mixture. It adds SO MUCH flavor to the sliders so don't skimp!
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Now cover the pan with aluminum foil tightly before it hits the oven. The foil will allow the turkey sliders to warm up and the cheese to melt without drying the bread.
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Bake the turkey sliders for 15-20 minutes and then uncover the pan. It will look slightly golden, delicately crisp with warm melty filling.
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The turkey sliders are now ready to ENJOY💛 You can dip them in extra Garlic Parmesan Sauce or enjoy as is by pulling apart one slider at a time.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Turkey Sliders Tips and FAQ
- You can use deli turkey, however we love using leftover Turkey Recipes! Especially when we make a Spatchcock Turkey as our family isn't big on turkey thighs, so we repurpose them.
- Use Hawaiian dinner rolls or brioche slider bread.
- Make sure to have a good serrated knife to slice the bread cross sectionally into two equal halves.
- This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is SO GOOD with the turkey sliders! You can use Spicy Mayo too!
- The toppings are completely optional, our choices here were tested a few times and this our BEST version!💛
- Use your favorite types of cheese, but make sure you use some as it helps the sliders stick together.
- The final brush of butter mixture flavors the bread and is a must make!
- Lining our pan with parchment paper makes for easy cleanup.
- The foil protects the bread for drying out while the cheese melts and the filling warms up.
- The sliders are best served right out of the oven--SO GOOD!!!
Can I make Turkey Sliders Ahead of Time?
YES! You can assemble the whole sliders recipe, cover it with foil and place it in your fridge for up to 3 days. Bake the day of serving, adding an extra 5 minutes if baked cold. Alternatively you can bring the sliders to room temperature before baking and bake for the same amount of time.
How to Store Leftovers and Reheat Turkey Sliders?
The leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover again in foil and place in a 350 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. Our favorite way is to use the Air Fryer. Wrap the sliders in foil entirely and place in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Can you Freeze Turkey Sliders?
Once baked and cooled completely, the turkey sliders can be individually wrapped and frozen. To serve, thaw and reheat as above.
Which Cheese to use for this recipe?
You can absolutely swap the cheddar for Havarti or Gouda. Make sure you use a melty cheese, as it's not just for taste. The cheese helps the sliders to and filling to bind together.
Why do we cover the sliders during baking?
Covering the sliders protects the bread from drying out as the filling warms up and cheese melts.
How Many sliders to serve per person?
It's completely optional and to your taste! If this is a main dish, you serve approximately 3-5 siders per person along side a Salad Recipe or Air Fryer Frozen French Fries. If you're having the sliders for lunch or as a side dish, or snack, we serve about 2 per person on average.
Everything so perfect to make these Turkey sliders so yum. The cranberry sauce, cheesy spread and the all the spice flavors. Perfect for a party platter.
These Turkey Sliders are a surefire way to elevate any occasion with deliciousness!
Oh yum! Such a fantastic combination of flavors in these sliders. You had me at the minimal prep with just 20 minutes.
This was a great way to use up leftovers after Thanksgiving! These sliders were easy to make and were great for feeding our large family too!
such a great use of Thanksgiving leftovers! love the garlic sauce on them
Hands down the best way to use leftover turkey! These were so good, my family gobbled them up!