These turkey sliders are a delicious way to use lean meat like sliced turkey or leftover Thanksgiving turkey, layered with sharp white cheddar, thin apple slices, and tangy Dijon. These turkey sliders can be made with any type of roll โ from bakery-style sandwich rolls to soft Hawaiian sweet rollsโ so you can customize them to your liking. This easy recipe comes together in minutes and delivers the ideal mix of savory, sweet, and melty comfort. Our BBQ turkey sandwiches with homemade dipping sauce is another great recipe for leftover turkey.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- Features melty cheese and crisp apple for an irresistible flavor combo.
- Uses your choice of rolls so is easily customizable to your needs. You can use homemade rolls, bakery rolls, sweet Hawaiian rolls, slider buns, or mini burger buns for the perfect party food.
- Great main dish or appetizer for game day or family gatherings. Looking for another great game day dish? Try our loaded ground turkey nachos.
- Quick turkey slider recipe thatโs ready in 15 minutesโno stovetop needed!
- A great way to use turkey leftovers for leftover turkey sliders or fresh slices of deli turkey.
- Looking for other slider recipes? Try our Hawaiian roll roast beef sliders and our easy chicken pesto sliders with mozzarella.
Ingredient Notes
- Rolls - You can use 4 large rolls or 8 small rolls, depending on the size you prefer. Any soft roll works well โ homemade, bakery-style, or Hawaiian rolls if you love a touch of sweetness.
- Turkey - this recipe calls for slices of deli turkey, however, this recipe is the best way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers from your turkey dinner! You can use dark meat or white meat from the turkey breast.
- Cheddar cheese - we love white cheddar with this recipe but you can swap for regular cheddar, Swiss, provolone, havarti, etc.
- Dijon mustard - can swap with honey mustard if preferred.
- Apple - we prefer pink lady or honey crisp apples for this recipe. We also love using these apples in our easy whipped cream fruit salad.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- For a sweeter, softer option, use Hawaiian rolls for Hawaiian roll turkey sliders. For a heartier bite, try crusty sandwich rolls or mini burger buns.
- Swap the white cheddar for provolone cheese or Swiss cheese for a different twist.
- Add a spoonful of cranberry sauce under the cheese for Thanksgiving-inspired flavor.
- For an extra punch, brush a light butter mixture with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and minced onions over the tops of the rolls before baking.
- Try bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds sprinkled on top for a little crunch.
- You can easily double the batch on a baking sheet to feed a hungry crowd.
How to Make Turkey Sliders
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Slice the rolls in half horizontally (if they arenโt already). Place both the top and bottom halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Spread a generous layer of Dijon mustard on the bottom halves of the rolls. Layer the sliced turkey and a slice of white cheddar on top of the mustard. Leave the top halves plain for now โ toasting them at the same time helps them get lightly golden without sealing the sandwiches shut.
Step 2: Bake for 5โ6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and both sides of the rolls are toasted and golden brown.
Remove from the oven, add a few thin slices of apple to each sandwich, and close with the top halves of the rolls. Serve warm.
Turkey Sliders FAQs
Store leftover easy turkey sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat on a baking sheet at medium heat (350ยฐF) for 10โ12 minutes or until warmed through.
The next day, theyโre just as tastyโpair them with sweet potato fries, French fries, or potato chips for a quick meal.
These cheesy sliders freeze beautifully for an easy make-ahead meal. Assemble the sandwiches but wait to add the apple slices until the day you bake them to keep the texture crisp and fresh. Once assembled (without apples), wrap the sliders tightly in aluminum foil or place them in freezer bags for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, bake straight from frozen at 350ยฐF for about 20 minutes, or until hot and the melty cheese is gooey again. Add the fresh apple slices to the baked sliders just before serving.
These sandwiches can be made gluten free with the use of a gluten free roll. They are not dairy free, vegan, or vegetarian.
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Easy Turkey Sliders Recipe With Cheddar and Apple
Ingredients
- 4 large rolls or double the amount for small rolls (homemade rolls, bakery rolls, Hawaiian sweet rolls, slider buns, etc.)
- 2-3 tablespoons dijon mustard (can adjust to preference)
- 1 pound sliced turkey (fresh-cut Boarโs Head meat is our favorite) or leftover turkey
- 4 slices white cheddar cheese
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced (we like pink lady or honey crisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice the rolls in half horizontally (if they arenโt already). Place both the top and bottom halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread a generous layer of Dijon mustard on the bottom halves of the rolls. Layer the sliced turkey and a slice of white cheddar on top of the mustard. Leave the top halves plain for now โ toasting them at the same time helps them get lightly golden without sealing the sandwiches shut.
- Bake for 5โ6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and both sides of the rolls are toasted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, add a few thin slices of apple to each sandwich, and close with the top halves of the rolls. Serve warm.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Assemble the turkey and cheese sliders up to a day in advanceโjust cover tightly with aluminum foil or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to bake.
- For best results, bake just before serving so the turkey cheese sliders stay melty and fresh.
- You can easily double the batch on a baking sheet to feed a hungry crowd.
- These sandwiches can be made gluten free with the use of a gluten free roll. They are not dairy free, vegan, or vegetarian.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Turkey Sliders." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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