Let me put you on, these Baked Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are one of the easiest things you’ll ever throw together. You just need simple ingredients like gooey swiss and mozzarella cheese and these can be baked or made using your air fryer. Serve these using leftover turkey or deli meat.
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This recipe works wonderfully if you are looking to serve slider sandwiches for a party or gathering...or if you need a tasty lunch....or if you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving you need to use up. Grab your deli meat or leftovers because everyone will love these.
Turkey Slider Ingredients
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Mozzarella and/or Swiss Cheese
- Sliced Turkey
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder, Dried Minced Onion, and Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
What Cheese Goes Best With Turkey?
My favorites are swiss and mozzarella. You can also use cheddar, provolone, Colby jack, gouda, or whatever you like. You will need mozzarella if you are looking for a good cheese pull!
How to Make Turkey and Cheese Sliders
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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- Slice the rolls. Take the Hawaiian sweet rolls out of the package but keep them all connected. Use a serrated knife to slice the whole slab in half horizontally, like you’re making one giant sandwich. Place the bottom half in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish.
- Layer the cheese and turkey. Add a layer of mozzarella or Swiss cheese, then pile on the sliced turkey. Finish with another layer of cheese so everything melts together. Place the top half of the rolls back on.
- Make the topping. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or avocado oil) with garlic powder, dried minced onion, and Everything But the Bagel seasoning (if using).
- Brush and bake. Brush the tops of the rolls with the seasoned oil mixture. Bake until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve. Let them cool for a couple of minutes, then slice into individual sliders. Serve warm and watch them disappear fast.
Frequently Asked Questions and Pro Tips
You can use any small, slider buns you like. I love to use Hawaiian sweet rolls because the combination of flavors with the turkey and cheese is so good.
I create a topping to drizzle over the buns for extra flavor. You will need oil, I use the avocado oil from Primal Kitchen, along with minced onion, garlic powder, and Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. A lot of times, Everything But the Bagel Seasoning has minced onion, but I like to add more for additional flavor.
To bake these, you will need 15-20 minutes. You want to ensure the cheese has melted, but you don't want the top bun to over-brown.
With air frying you need around 5 minutes.
The easiest and best way to reheat turkey is to cover it in broth first. From there you can microwave it until it's warm. You can also warm it in the oven on 350 degrees, covered in broth until warm.
Feel free to add gravy to these if you wish. Check out my Homemade Gravy from Turkey Drippings recipe.
Nope, they’ll toast up while baking. Just make sure you brush the tops with butter so they come out golden and flavorful.
Yes! Assemble the sliders, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready, pop them in the oven and bake.
Don’t drown them in sauce. That will definitely make the bottom soggy.
Yes. Assemble them, wrap tightly, and freeze unbaked. When ready, bake straight from the freezer—just add a few extra minutes.
They’ll keep in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer so the bread crisps back up.
Absolutely. Try ham and Swiss, roast beef and cheddar, or even veggie sliders. The method stays the same, so it’s easy to make them your own.
What to Serve With Turkey Sliders
Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Ranch Potatoes
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Air Fryer French Fries
More Leftovers and Turkey Recipes
Leftover Ham and Cheese Panini
Leftover Turkey Chili
Leftover Turkey Nachos
Leftover Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Traeger Smoked Turkey
Turkey and Cheese Sliders
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Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 4-5 oz slices of mozzarella cheese
- 4-5 oz slices of swiss cheese
- 12 oz sliced turkey
- 1 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion Adjust to your taste, I prefer a little more onion flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Optional
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Remove the Hawaiian Rolls from the packaging and slice the entire set of rolls in half (horizontally) so that you have 2 separate sections, the top and bottom half of the rolls. I use a serrated bread knife.
- Add the sliced turkey and cheese to the bottom layer of the buns. Place the top half of the rolls over the turkey and cheese.
- Combine the oil, garlic powder, dried minced onion, and Everything but the Bagel Seasoning in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the top of the buns.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking oil spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted. Be careful not to overbrown.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray.
- Air fry for 3-7 minutes on 370 degrees. Keep a close eye to ensure the buns don't over-brown.
Notes
Nutrition
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Carmen Munoz says
Quick and easy to make! I was able to whip up a warm and delicious lunch in less than 10 minutes. Planning on making them again next time I’m hosting.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Mallory says
My husband made these today and man they were tasty! Brandi never fails to produce finger licking good food. These are loaded with flavor, and that Primal Kitchen gravy is perfect. We didn’t have minced onion so he used a bit of onion powder instead. Will definitely make these again, even after the thanksgiving Turkey is gone!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you liked the gravy, too!
Marion says
This recipe is so easy! They are clutch when I’m friends over because the prep and cook time is fast. We love them as appetizer or meal.
staysnatched says
Very fast cook time!
Serena A. says
Omg, I made these for our annual Christmas Eve night gathering with my family and they were a HIT!! These things were finger licking good. I cooked mine in the oven. Thanks for this tasty, quick, and easy dish.
staysnatched says
Perfect for gatherings!
Erin says
Made these for the Super Bowl and they were a big hit. Gone in 10 minutes! Super easy and delicious!
staysnatched says
haha gone in 10 minutes. Love it!
Carrie says
Love these! So easy to make when you need something quick. Used ham and swiss this time and they were delicious.
staysnatched says
Quick and delicious is the goal!
Taraleigh says
These sliders were perfect for the Super Bowl - definitely make them in the air fryer if you have one!
staysnatched says
Yum! Perfect for the Super Bowl.
Mallory K. says
I’ve made this recipe before but damn it’s 10/10 each time. I used ham this time as I had that in excess at home and provolone on half of the sliders and cheddar on the others. These are definitely better than the pre-made kind in the deli section of the grocery store!
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it!
Melissa says
I made these without gravy bc I didn’t have any and I wanted something to serve with Brandi’s chicken soup. Both recipes were a huge hit. Both kids asked for seconds!
staysnatched says
I love that the kids asked for seconds!
Crystal says
Made these for lunch today and already planning for the next time I’ll make them! I used ham, Swiss and cheddar since that’s what I had on hand. The recipe is so easily adaptable- which is one of my favorite things about Brandi’s recipes!
staysnatched says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Meghann says
Easy to make and tasted great! I loved the oil and seasoning on top for extra flavor. I subbed ham for turkey and turned out great.
staysnatched says
Glad to hear they turned out great!