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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Turkey Cranberry Brie Sliders

    Modified: Jul 5, 2025 · Published: Sep 21, 2023 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Turkey Cranberry Brie Sliders

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    A delicious holiday appetizer or take these camping! Post-Thanksgiving, transform leftover turkey into delicious sliders stuffed with cranberry sauce, Brie cheese, fresh rosemary, orange zest and honey topped with a buttery garlic and poppy seed sauce all baked to golden brown perfection. Use deli turkey to make these year-round. Easy recipe. Ready in 30 minutes!

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    • ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
    • ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
    • ★ How to Make these Sliders ★
    • ★ Tips & FAQs ★
    • ★ More Ways to Use Leftover Turkey ★
    • Turkey Cranberry Brie Sliders

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    A Tasty Way to Use Leftover Turkey

    This is a go-to fall recipe, especially post-Thanksgiving. It’s a simple way to repurpose leftover turkey into something totally new and exciting without much effort.

    Sweet, Savory, and Cheesy in Every Bite

    Turkey Cranberry Brie Sliders are mini, oven-baked sandwiches packed with flavor. Made with soft Hawaiian rolls, these sliders feature layers of turkey, cranberry sauce, and creamy Brie cheese — the perfect combo of sweet, savory, and cheesy.

    Easy to Make with Fresh or Leftover Ingredients

    Whether you're using deli meat or Thanksgiving leftovers, these sliders are easy to throw together. A few fresh add-ins like rosemary, orange zest, and honey give the cranberry sauce a delicious homemade twist.

    A Buttery Glaze That Brings It All Together

    Once layered, the sliders are brushed with a garlic, onion, and poppy seed butter glaze. The result is golden, melty, and irresistibly good — everything you want in a warm, cheesy sandwich.

    Perfect for Parties or Feeding a Crowd

    This recipe makes a generous batch, so it's great for feeding family or holiday guests. You can even freeze leftover turkey and make these for New Year's Eve — just defrost and assemble!

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    These sliders are quite simple to make using leftover Thanksgiving foods, some typical pantry spices, and a few fresh ingredients to liven and refresh this dish so it doesn't just taste like you slapped some leftovers on a roll.

    Here's what you'll need to make that happen:

    • Hawaiian rolls. The regular sweet King's Hawaiian rolls are what I think pair well with the tart and earthy flavors we're using, but if there's too much sweetness for you, the savory butter rolls can be used instead.
    • Leftover Thanksgiving turkey. You can use white or dark meat or a blend of both I find is best. If you don't have leftovers, you can absolutely use deli turkey. Roasted and thick-cut will be ideal, but really any turkey works.
    • Cranberry sauce. Another typical Thanksgiving leftover but you can also just start with a fresh can of cranberry sauce. I love the whole berry sauce because the berries add a nice texture and pop of flavor when you bite into a whole berry. However, you can use jellied cranberry sauce if you prefer or that's what you have left.
    • Orange zest. Simply grate the rind of an orange until you have a nice pile of zest. I find this really livens up the cranberry sauce and compliments the brie cheese really nicely.
    • Fresh rosemary. This adds amazing aroma and flavor that compliments the turkey, brie, and cranberry sauce and really ties everything together so well. You can also use thyme which is similar to, but a little more subtle than rosemary.
    • Honey. This adds a touch of sweetness to the tart cranberry sauce and really makes the brie sing. A little goes a long way. You don't need much.
    • Brie cheese. Brie comes in rounds, wedges, and logs. Use the round and just slice it. The log works well for slicing rounds, but is typically only available in 6oz sizes. Do what works best for you. For best flavor, choose a good quality Brie cheese.
    • Dijon mustard. This acts as a base of flavor. If you prefer more spice, you can use grain mustard.
    • Onion powder, garlic salt, poppy seeds, and butter. This little combo comes together to create a melt-in-your-mouth butter glaze for the rolls. This keep the rolls from drying out or over-browning. Make sure to use garlic salt or if using garlic powder, add salt.

    That's everything! Nothing too fancy, really. Just some really great flavor combinations that take the typical turkey slider from meh to MMMmmm!

    ★ How to Make these Sliders ★

    These sliders come together quickly in just a few steps.

    Here's just a brief overview, you can scroll further down for the full recipe.

    • Cut buns in half.
    • Place buns in pan.
    • Spread with Dijon mustard.
    • Mix together orange zest with cranberry sauce and honey.
    • Layer turkey, brie, and cranberry sauce onto buns.
    • Melt butter; add garlic salt and onion.
    • Place top half of buns onto bottom layers.
    • Brush with butter sauce. Sprinkle on poppy seeds and rosemary.
    • Bake then serve warm!

    It's that simple! Quick and easy. Ready in about 30 minutes.

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    How can I store leftover turkey sliders?

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat using a toaster oven or microwave to desired level of warmth.
    Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months; however, freezing sliders is not recommended, as the texture of the bread may become soggy upon thawing. It's best to enjoy them fresh or prepare them in advance and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.

    What size pan works best for sliders?

    I like to use my 9x13 Pioneer Woman glass baking pan. It fits a package of Hawaiian rolls perfect and it's pretty too! Need a baking dish? Shop 9x13 baking dishes on Amazon

    Can I make my own cranberry sauce?

    Doctoring canned cranberry sauce vs. making your own saves a bunch of time. With a few added ingredients, your canned or leftover cranberry sauce can taste as good as homemade. However, if you have leftover, homemade cranberry sauce, you can certainly use that.

    What can I use in place of brie cheese?

    While brie cheese is a great choice for these sliders due to its tart, earthy flavor and melting qualities, you can certainly experiment with other cheeses. Goat cheese, cheddar, Havarti, provolone, cream cheese, or Gouda can work well, depending on your personal taste preferences.

    Can I make turkey sliders in advance?

    Yes, you can prepare these sliders in advance. Assemble them as instructed, even including the buttery glaze, then cover and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.
    When it's time to serve, just pop them in the oven to heat through. You may need to add a few extra minutes of bake time going from fridge to oven.

    What can I serve with Turkey Cranberry Brie Sliders?

    These sliders pair wonderfully with a side salad, sweet potato fries, or even a bowl of soup. They are versatile, so you can choose sides that suit your occasion and preferences.

    How do I prevent sliders from getting soggy?

    Make sure to use fresh rolls. The longer rolls sit in the package, the more moisture can accumulate inside the package.
    Pat turkey dry as needed and be sure to layer turkey, then sauce, then cheese as directed.
    When baking, the layer of butter will create crisp outside coating so don't skip that! Plus, it's delicious.

    How can I adjust the recipe for a larger crowd?

    To make these sliders for a larger crowd, simply double or triple the ingredients and use a larger baking dish or sheet pan.
    You can use the slider in the recipe card below or enter the number of servings you need and the ingredient quantities will automatically adjust!
    Adjust the bake time as needed, keeping an eye on the sliders to ensure they're heated through and the cheese is melted.

    ★ More Ways to Use Leftover Turkey ★

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    Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders

    Turkey Cranberry Brie Sliders

    Author: Angela G.
    A delicious holiday appetizer or take these camping! Post-Thanksgiving, transform leftover turkey into delicious sliders stuffed with cranberry sauce, Brie cheese, fresh rosemary, orange zest and honey topped with a buttery garlic and poppy seed sauce all baked to golden brown perfection. Use deli turkey to make these year-round. Easy recipe. Ready in 30 minutes!
    5 from 1 review
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    Course: Appetizers, Brunch, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Yield: 12 sliders

    Ingredients 

    • 1 package Sweet Hawaiian Rolls 12 count
    • 1-2 tablespoon Dijon mustard more or less as desired
    • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon orange zest (1 orange)
    • 2-3 cups shredded turkey more or less as desired
    • 8 oz Brie cheese sliced

    Garlic Poppy Seed Glaze

    • 4 tablespoon salted butter
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ tablespoon poppy seeds optional

    Garnish

    • 1 sprig fresh rosemary stems removed
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    Instructions

    • Slice the entire block of rolls in half (do separate each roll).
    • Place bottom half of rolls into a 9x13 baking pan. Spread Dijon mustard onto the rolls.
    • In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, honey, and orange zest together, until well combined.
    • Assemble the sliders: On the bottom half of the buns, layer turkey, followed by brie, then seasoned cranberry sauce.
      Place the top half of the buns over the assembled sandwiches. 
    • Melt butter in a glass measuring cup or bowl using the microwave for about 30 seconds. Then mix in garlic salt and onion powder.
      Brush butter mixture onto sliders. Sprinkle poppy seeds and rosemary on top.
    • Loosely cover with foil and bake at 350˚ for about 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and tops of buns are golden brown.

    Notes

    • If buns brown too quickly, before cheese is fully melted, re-cover with foil and continue baking.
     

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1slider | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Esme Slabbert says

      November 22, 2024 at 1:07 pm

      Amazing, love the brie on the slider, I will not be able to pass them.
      Saw your post at The Country Cook.
      My entries are Amarula Caramel Condensed Milk Mini Tart and Harvest Cheese Hotpot
      Hope you will join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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