Turkey and Cheese Sliders
These delicious turkey and cheese sliders are loaded with layers of deli turkey, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and melty cheese – all on sweet Hawaiian rolls! They are perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or game-day spreads. Easy to assemble and bake, they’re sure to become a favorite.
If you love sliders, be sure to try my grilled turkey burger sliders, meatball sliders, chicken Parmesan sliders, or buffalo chicken sliders next time!
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
What You’ll Love About Turkey and Cheese Sliders
- Delicious layers of flavors
- Satisfying meal or party snack
- Made with 8 simple ingredients
- Good source of protein
- Just 5 minutes prep time
- Just 25 minutes cook time
- Easy enough for a weeknight dinner
- Perfect party food for game day spreads
Ingredients
- Mushrooms – Grab some pre-sliced mushrooms to save some time, or slice your own if they look rough (as they do sometimes!). You can use white or baby Bella mushrooms.
- Onion – I’ve used white onion, but yellow onion would also be delicious.
- Butter – This is for topping the hot sliders when they come out of the oven.
- Mayonnaise – Use your favorite mayonnaise.
- Mustard – I recommend using Dijon mustard for the best flavor, but you could also use yellow mustard, whole grain mustard, or spicy brown mustard. And if you want to add a little sweetness, you could use honey mustard. All would be delicious!
- Turkey – Your favorite sliced deli turkey (smoked, oven-roasted, honey, etc.) will all work well here. I like using thinly sliced. You can even use leftover Thanksgiving turkey or buy your own roasted turkey breast and slice it at home.
- Slider buns – These sliders are best with a sweet Hawaiian-style slider bun or brioche bun. Look for the type that are all in one big piece so you can easily build them in bulk instead of layering each sandwich individually.
- Cheese – I think provolone gives an excellent flavor that doesn’t get lost, but you could really use any cheese that melts well. Havarti, white cheddar cheese, white American, or Swiss cheese would all be delicious.
Emily’s Tip for Feeding Kids
Sandwiches can be tough for young kids! I would recommend serving a portion of the sliders deconstructed if you can or serve some extra rolls on the side and serve the meal with a few items you know your kids will eat, like fruit, milk, and/or some other sides if they aren’t going
How to Make Hawaiian Roll Turkey Sliders
This is an overview, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
- Cook mushrooms and onions. Saute the mushrooms and onions until soft and caramelized.
- Mix aioli. In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
- Assemble sliders. Place the bottom of the rolls on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan or baking dish and top with mayonnaise and mustard mixture. Top with deli meat, mushroom and onion mixture, and sliced cheese.
- Bake. Bake the sliders until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Spread butter over the tops of the rolls, it should melt quickly and gives it a buttery, crispy crust.
FAQs
Yes, turn them into cranberry turkey sliders! Simply swap out the deli turkey for Thanksgiving leftovers and add a layer of cranberry sauce or chutney and/or leftover stuffing as desired. Top with cheese and bake. It’s the perfect way to use up leftovers.
Storage
Leftover turkey sliders should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
How to reheat
Reheat the Hawaiian turkey sliders in a 375 degrees F oven until heated through. They are best out of the oven, but can also easily be microwaved in a pinch!
How to prep ahead
This turkey slider recipe is best made fresh, but there are a few things you can prep ahead to make the assembly go even quicker:
- Mix mayonnaise and mustard mixture. Stir together the mayonnaise and mustard mixture and store in the refrigerator.
- Saute mushroom and onions. Cook the mushrooms and onions as directed and store in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to make the turkey cheese sliders, reheat them in the microwave until warm.
What to Serve with Sliders
All these turkey and cheese sliders need is a few simple sides:
- Raw veggies with veggie dip
- Potato chips
- Pasta salad
- Fresh fruit, canned fruit, or applesauce
- Kale salad
- Air fryer broccoli
More Easy Turkey Recipes
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Hawaiian Roll Turkey and Cheese Sliders
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
These turkey and cheese sliders have layers of deli turkey, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and melty cheese!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 12 oz. deli turkey meat
- 12 oz. Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once it foams, add mushrooms and onions to pan. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 6-8 minutes, until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, mix together aioli. In a small bowl, mix together dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
- Keeping the buns intact, cut Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise carefully so they stay together. Spread mustard aioli over the bottom layer of buns.
- Layer sliced turkey on the bottom layer and top with mushroom and onion mixture. Layer sliced cheese over the mushrooms so that it covers them completely.
- Top with top bun section and bake sliders for 13-16 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.
- Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over the top of the hot buns; it should melt quickly.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
- Feel free to swap out the provolone cheese for another sliced cheese. White cheddar, white American, and swiss cheese would all work well.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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We made these for a party and everyone loved them!