Easy Turkey Sliders Recipe
This delicious turkey sliders recipe is loaded with layers of turkey, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and melty cheese – all on sweet Hawaiian rolls! It’s an easy and balanced dinner or perfect for a party or game day snacking as it can be prepped ahead and finished in the oven.
If you love these turkey and cheese sliders, be sure to try my grilled turkey burger sliders, meatball sliders, chicken Parmesan sliders, or buffalo chicken sliders next time!
Estimated reading time: 9 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 turkey cheese sliders when they come out of the oven.
- Mayonnaise – Use your favorite mayonnaise.
- Mustard – I recommend using dijon mustard for 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.
- 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 at home.
- Slider buns – These sliders are really 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 a variety of cheese. Havarti cheese, white cheddar cheese, white American, or swiss cheese would also be delicious.
How to Make Turkey Sliders in the Oven
This is an overview on how to make this slider recipe, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
FAQs
Can I make Hawaiian sliders ahead of time?
This turkey sliders recipe is best made fresh, but there are a few things you can prep ahead to make the assembly go even quicker.
- Mayonnaise and mustard mixture. Stir together the mayonnaise and mustard mixture and store in the refrigerator.
- Mushroom and onions. Saute 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.
Can I make these with leftover turkey?
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 Instructions
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!
What to Serve with Hawaiian Roll Sliders
All these little sandwiches need is a couple of side dishes:
- Raw veggies with veggie dip
- Potato chips
- Pasta salad
- Fresh fruit, canned fruit, or applesauce
- Kale salad
- Frozen broccoli
- Air fryer broccoli
How to Feed Slider Recipes to the Whole Family
I get it, feeding kids can be tough! But following the Division of Responsibility and knowing your job and your child’s job makes it SO much more enjoyable. You’ll be able to feed your kids any meal, which will help ensure that they are eating a variety of nutritious foods – with plenty of play food sprinkled in.
I would recommend serving a portion of the sliders deconstructed if you can if it’s a new or learning-to-like it food. Sandwiches can be tough for kids who are still learning to like a variety of foods, so I always save some 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.
More Easy Turkey Recipes
If you like these baked turkey and cheese sliders, you might also like some of these other easy turkey recipes:
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Hawaiian Roll Turkey Sliders Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This turkey sliders recipe has layers of turkey, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and melty cheese! Perfect for dinners or game days!
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
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- 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!