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Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian rolls with cranberry sauce and provolone cheese is an easy way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Easy Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Leftover turkey sliders with cranberry sauce are a delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers or Christmas leftovers. Just pile the leftovers on sweet Hawaiian rolls, brush with melted butter and bake in the oven!
The best part about this easy recipe is that it takes minutes to make. So even if you are like me and you vowed not to cook the next day, you can throw this easy meal together in no time. It’s cheaper than ordering out! Turkey and cheese sliders are also perfect for game day!
These Hawaiian roll turkey sliders with melty cheese are also super versatile. Pile on leftover stuffing and turkey gravy, add your favorite cheese — whatever works for you!

What you Need
Here are the basics. Full ingredients are in the printable recipe card below.
- Leftover Thanksgiving turkey — I used a combination of white meat and dark meat, but any turkey works, even deli meat!
- Soft Hawaiian rolls — any slider roll or buns work but these little rolls add so much flavor!
- Mayonnaise — just a little dab will do.
- Cranberry sauce — either jellied cranberry sauce or whole berry sauce works.
- Cheese — We love provolone cheese, but Swiss cheese, Havarti cheese, American cheese or cheddar cheese are all good choices.
- Butter — To keep the rolls soft while baking
- Seasoning — Italian seasoning or dried parsley add flavor to the butter. Poppy seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning are also a good choice here.
How to Make Turkey Sliders
Use a bread knife or serrated knife to slice the rolls in half lengthwise. The easy way to do this is slice all of the rolls at once. No need to slice them individually.

Place the bottom half of the rolls on a baking sheet. Brush the bottoms of the rolls with mayo. Then, add the turkey and cranberry. Top with cheese, and place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.

Then, melt the butter and seasoning in a small bowl in your microwave. Brush the melted butter mixture on the tops of the rolls. Cover the sliders loosely with aluminum foil. This will keep the rolls nice and soft while baking.

Bake the sandwiches for about 15-20 minutes or until they are heated through and the cheese is melted. The exact time depends on how thick the sandwiches are and how many you are making.
Storage
Although these are best enjoyed the same day, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat them is in the oven, but you can also microwave them.

Quick Tip
I like to use a small sheet pan or baking dish for this easy meal, although you can bake the sliders in the original box that the rolls are packaged in.
Variations
You can use deli turkey to make these sliders anytime.
Add a little Dijon mustard or hot sauce for more flavor. You can sub dried cranberries (Craisins) for the sauce.
Got ham? Try my leftover ham sandwich recipe!
More Leftover Turkey Recipes
Try my leftover turkey stuffing casserole for a hearty main dish. Save the turkey carcass and make leftover turkey stock in your Instant pot. Then, make easy turkey soup!

Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
- 12 small Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 cups leftover turkey
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees℉
- Slice rolls in half using a serrated knife
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bottom of the rolls
- Place turkey on top of the mayo
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the turkey
- Add cheese slices over the turkey
- Place tops of rolls over the cheese
- In a small bowl, melt butter and Italian seasoning in microwave. Brush melted butter mixture on top of the rolls
- Cover lightly with a piece of aluminum foil, and bake for 20 minutes or until sandwiches are heated through and cheese is melted
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love that turkey. Used fresh deli turkey. Practice for after Thanksgiving. Mini dinner on a roll. Will be making these a few times with leftovers too!
Thanks, Gavin! So glad you liked the sliders!
Made these with the last of the leftover turkey! Great little sandwiches! Going to have to make these again!
Thank you for the sweet comment!