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    Turkey and Cheese Sliders

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    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are made with turkey deli meat and gooey Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a flavorful buttery sauce that makes the buns crispy on the outside, but soft inside. They’re quick, kid- friendly, and easy to make ahead and freeze.

    Quickly whip up a batch of these delicious cheesy turkey sliders anytime you need a fast and easy meal, a back to school lunch, or something to hold over a hungry party while the main course is cooking.

    Why You'll Love these Turkey and Cheese Sliders

    • They make a speedy lunch or dinner. Get hot and fresh turkey sliders on the table in under 30 minutes! They only require ten minutes of preparation time and 20 minutes of baking so you can tackle sides or clean-up while they’re in the oven.
    • Easy to make with a few simple ingredients. These sliders couldn’t be more simple: they’re made of precooked dinner rolls, deli-sliced turkey, cheese, and a flavorful sauce brushed on top! There’s no secret ingredient here – rather, the real magic of this recipe happens in the oven when the rolls get soft and the cheese starts to melt.
    • Great for parties and holidays. Because you can prep these turkey and cheese sliders in batches or make multiple pans at once — they’re great for hosting or taking to a party! These would make a great appetizer or entree at a Super Bowl party, end-of-summer cookout, or fast finger food for holiday hosting.
    • They’re lunchbox friendly. These kid-friendly sandwiches are the perfect size and shape to pack for lunch all week long. Plus, and kiddos will want to eat turkey Hawaiian sliders over and over again!
    • Easy to make ahead and meal prep. You can assemble these sliders in advance, store them in the fridge (or freeze them) until you are ready to pop them into the oven for a freshly baked batch of deli meat sliders.
    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    To make these easy Turkey Sliders, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

    • dinner rolls - you can make these from scratch using your favorite recipe, try take-and-bake rolls, or buy them fully pre-made in the store. You can also use whatever type of roll you want – Hawaiian rolls, sourdough rolls, rye rolls, or even buttermilk biscuits can be seamlessly incorporated into this recipe.
    • turkey breast deli meat - you can switch it up with your favorite deli meat, including chicken or ham too.
    • Swiss cheese slices - or substitute with another melty cheese such as havarti.
    • butter - for a dairy-free substitute, try a plant-based or non-dairy butter alternative instead. Also, check the labels of your sauces for this recipe to make sure there aren’t secret sources of dairy hidden in the ingredients.
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • honey - or substitute with maple syrup or agave.
    • dijon mustard
    • Italian seasoning - the Italian seasoning in this recipe can be swapped with whatever you have on hand – Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, poppy seeds, everything seasoning, and plenty more of the spices lurking in your cabinets will make great alternatives (or additions!) to your turkey and cheese sliders.

    You will also need measuring cups and spoons, small mixing bowl, and a 9x13-inch casserole pan.

    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Turkey and Cheese Sliders

    1. Slice bread. Slice the whole 12 rolls in half horizontally with a large serrated knife. (You don't have to pull the rolls apart and slice them individually, but you can if you want to).
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Assemble the sliders. Line a 9x13-inch casserole pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
      • Place the entire bottom half of the rolls inside.
      • Top with an even layer of turkey, repeating until all the turkey is used up.
      • Top with a layer of cheese on top, overlapping the slices so they fit.
      • Place the whole top half of the rolls over the cheese layer and set aside.
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Make buttery topping. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce, honey, dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until evenly combined. Brush the butter mixture evenly over the rolls.
    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Bake. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in a 350F preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes until the top has slightly browned.
    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Serve. Pull apart or slice and serve warm.
    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve

    Serve these Turkey and Cheese Sliders on their own as a main course for a delicious lunch, or really round out the meal by serving them alongside your favorite sides. I like to serve them with:

    • Tomato Basil Soup
    • Caesar Salad
    • Carrot sticks with Ranch Dip
    • Air Fryer French Fries
    • Split Pea Soup
    • Veggie Tray
    • Air Fryer Broccoli
    • White Bean Salad

    Sliders Variations

    There are so many ways to customize these sliders by switching up the fillings and/or buns. You can:

    • Try different rolls, meat, cheese, and sauce combinations. You can tailor these turkey and cheese sliders to any occasion or meal by switching it up a bit – just try different combinations of meat, cheese, and sauce! One of my favorites are ham and cheese sliders which only require you to switch out the turkey for ham.
    • Make breakfast versions by swapping in eggs and biscuits.
    • Make pizza-inspired sliders with dinner rolls, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

    You imagination is the limit!

    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    Storage/Freezing Instructions

    How to store

    Allow the baked sliders to cool to room temperature, the store in an airtight container like a large sealed plastic baggie or a tupperware container for up to four days.

    How to freeze

    • Batch freeze uncooked and assembled sliders by placing the sliders in a freezer bag and freeze for as long as 2-3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then bake according to the recipe directions.
    • For already cooked sliders, wrap them individually in plastic cling wrap to freeze individually, and place the wrapped sliders into a large freezer bag. Allow the sliders to defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

    How to reheat

    You can reheat leftover sliders in the oven, microwave, or air fryer for hot turkey and cheese sliders at any time. If reheating in the oven or air fryer, the texture of the buns will be crispy outside, unlike the microwave where it can loose some of that texture and stay more soft.

    • Reheat in a 350F preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until warm and cheese is melted.
    • Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
    • Microwave in 60 second increments until warmed.
    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Turkey and Cheese Sliders


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 12 sliders
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    Turkey and Cheese Sliders are quick and easy, made with deli meat and Swiss cheese filled inside soft Hawaiian dinner rolls topped with a buttery sauce. 


    Ingredients

    • 1 (12-piece) package Hawaiian rolls (or 12 dinner rolls) 
    • 300 grams (10 ounces) turkey breast deli meat
    • 300 grams (10 ounces) Swiss cheese slices (9 slices)
    • ¼ cup butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ tablespoon honey
    • ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F.
    2. Slice the whole 12 rolls in half horizontally with a large serrated knife. (You don't have to pull the rolls apart and slice them individually, but you can if you want to).
    3. Line a 9x13-inch casserole pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place the entire bottom half of the rolls inside. 
    4. Top with an even layer of turkey, repeating until all the turkey is used up.
    5. Top with a layer of cheese on top, overlapping the slices so they fit.
    6. Place the whole top half of the rolls over the cheese layer and set aside.
    7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce, honey, dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until evenly combined.
    8. Brush the butter mixture evenly over the rolls.
    9. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
    10. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes until the top has slightly browned.
    11. Pull apart or slice and serve warm.

    Notes

    How to store: Allow the baked sliders to cool to room temperature, the store in an airtight container like a large sealed plastic baggie or a tupperware container for up to four days.

    How to freeze: You can freeze these sliders uncooked or cooked

    • Batch freeze uncooked and assembled sliders by placing the sliders in a freezer bag and freeze for as long as 2-3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then bake according to the recipe directions.
    • For already cooked sliders, wrap them individually in plastic cling wrap to freeze individually, and place the wrapped sliders into a large freezer bag. Allow the sliders to defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

    How to reheat: You can reheat leftover sliders in the oven, microwave, or air fryer for hot turkey and cheese sliders at any time. If reheating in the oven or air fryer, the texture of the buns will be crispy outside, unlike the microwave where it can loose some of that texture and stay more soft. Reheat in a 350F preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until warm and cheese is melted, reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through, or microwave in 60 second increments until warmed.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Sandwich
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Amy says

      August 25, 2024 at 8:35 am

      Great & quick recipe. My teens love this for school lunches.

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