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    Home » Recipes » Sandwich

    Turkey Sliders

    By: Jessica · Posted: May 11, 2023 · Updated: Mar 15, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    5 from 4 votes
    Turkey sliders collage of close up melty cheese on slider buns.

    Turkey Sliders are the perfect party appetizer recipe or game-day snack! These little sandwiches are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

    Stacked turkey sliders with melted cheese.

     

    With sliced turkey, a little garlic, and melty cheese, these sliders are sure to be a hit. Plus, they’re so simple to customize with your favorite toppings and condiments, a lot like our popular cheeseburger sliders recipe that so many have fallen in love with! Next, you’ll want to try these roast beef sliders or this corned beef sliders recipe, that are full of flavor.

    Looking for more ideas to use up that pack of Hawaiian rolls? Why not try these Fried Chicken Sliders or something a little different with the Sloppy Joes Sliders?

    Or, if you’re looking for a larger slider idea, using the bigger sliders, making these salmon sliders make more of a meal than a small appetizer slider.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • How to Make Turkey Sliders
    • Recipe Pro Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • What to Serve with Turkey Sliders
    • Refrigeration, Freeze, and Thaw
    • More Sandwich Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Why This Recipe Works

    • It uses a few ingredients: With only 5 ingredients, this recipe uses items that you may even have on hand.
    • Great leftovers recipe: Use up leftover turkey or whatever cheese you have in the refrigerator, as long as it melts well
    • Ready in 30 minutes: This is a simple recipe to make that takes around 30 minutes so ideal when you don’t have a lot of time.

    Ingredients Needed

    I’ve highlighted a couple of ingredients with some relevant notes. Aside from this, the ingredients needed are pretty basic.

    Ingredients labeled, sitting on counter.
    • Turkey – We use deli turkey for this recipe because it was sliced really thinly and so heated up well.
    • Cheese – Provolone sliced cheese is perfect for sliders because they melt nicely.
    • Garlic salt – This adds more flavor to the rolls.

    Substitutions

    Sometimes substitutions are necessary because of ingredients that are unavailable or needed for dietary restrictions. Here are some suggestions that can help:

    • Turkey – if you have leftover turkey, you can use this in the recipe. Check out this recipe on Cranberry Turkey Sliders to get the best tips on how to make them. Or these pinwheel sandwiches are absolutely delicious to make with turkey!
    • Cheese – any good melting cheese will work well in sliders and bring their own taste. Monterey Jack and Cheddar are two great examples.

    Variations

    If you don’t have Hawaiian rolls for your sliders, there are a few other types of bread or buns that can work as a replacement. You can try using slider buns, dinner rolls, potato rolls, or even ciabatta bread or sliced baguette. Keep in mind that the texture and flavor may vary slightly depending on your choice of bread, so choose one that complements the flavors in your turkey slider recipe.

    How to Make Turkey Sliders

    This is a very simple recipe that only really has three steps to make. This means if you are looking for a simple but tasty dish, it is ideal.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!*

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Steps 1-4 turkey sliders, showing how to build the meat and cheese on buns.

    STEP 1 and 2. Prepare the rolls. Slice the 12-pack of Hawaiian rolls in half, to where it makes a top bun and bottom buns. Place the bottom layer of buns in the prepared baking dish.

    STEP 3. Add turkey. Next, add a layer of sliced turkey to the buns, making sure to cover the entire layer of buns.

    STEP 4. Add cheese. Place cheese on top of the turkey, making sure to cover as much of the turkey as possible with each piece.

    Steps 5-8 on building turkey sliders, melting butter, brushing, covering with foil and baking.

    STEP 5. Garlic butter. Melt butter and stir in garlic salt.

    STEP 6. Brush buns. Place the top buns on top of cheese and brush garlic butter on top of the rolls.

    TIP: You can save some of the garlic butter to brush on after they are baked.

    STEP 7. Cook the sliders. Cover the rolls with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350F.

    STEP 8. Final bake. Remove the foil and cook for another 5 minutes.

    Brush on the remaining garlic butter if you reserved any for this step.

    Turkey sliders on parchment paper.

    Recipe Pro Tips

    • Sprinkle with parsley. Finish the recipe with a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley before you serve.
    • Watch the melted cheese. The cheese will be hot when it comes out of the oven so make sure little fingers don’t get burned.
    • Spicy Turkey Sliders. Drizzle the turkey sliders with hot sauce if you like things spicy. We make these buffalo chicken sliders when we’re feeling the heat.
    Turkey sliders stacked on cutting board.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you cut dinner rolls for sliders?

    To cut dinner rolls for sliders, first, make sure the rolls are slightly chilled or at room temperature. This will help to prevent them from squishing and will give you cleaner cuts. Next, place the entire package of rolls onto a large cutting board and use a serrated knife to slice horizontally through the middle of all the rolls at the same time, creating a top and bottom half. Then, cut vertically along the seams of the rolls to separate them into individual buns. Use a sharp knife to cut through the layers of the bun without compressing them. Your dinner rolls are now ready to be used as buns for your turkey sliders.

    Can I make turkey sliders ahead of time?

    Yes you can make the sliders ahead of time. Add all the ingredients into the rolls and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them. You may need to cook a little longer if they are cold when going in the oven.

    How do you keep sliders from getting soggy?

    Sliders can become soggy if they sit for too long after being assembled. One way to prevent this from happening is to add a layer of a moisture barrier between the bread and the toppings. This can be done by spreading a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on the inside of both the top and bottom buns before adding the toppings. Another way to prevent sogginess is to serve the sliders immediately after assembling them, while the bread is still fresh and the toppings are warm.

    What to Serve with Turkey Sliders

    Turkey slider sandwiches are a delicious and satisfying meal on their own, but if you’re serving them for a party or gathering, you might want to consider pairing them with some tasty sides or snacks. Here are a few ideas:

    • Air fried Sweet potato fries or regular French fries
    • Coleslaw or Amish potato salad
    • A delicious pasta salad recipe
    • Crudites like carrots, celery, and cherry tomatoes with ranch (like this jalapeno ranch dip) or hummus for dipping
    • A fruit salad with Cool Whip or fruit skewers
    • Chips and dip, such as homemade salsa or this popular guacamole recipe
    • Mini quiches or savory tarts

    These sides and snacks will complement the flavors of the turkey sliders and provide a well-rounded meal for your guests.

    Refrigeration, Freeze, and Thaw

    Refrigeration: To store sliced turkey sliders, place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. You can also wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before storing in the refrigerator. Sliders are best when consumed within 3-4 days of preparation.

    Freeze: You can freeze these turkey sliders! We prefer wrapping the sliders (once they’ve cooled) in Glad Press’n Seal, and then place in a freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Thaw: To thaw these turkey sliders, place them in the refrigerator overnight, and then place in a covered baking dish, in the oven, and bake at 350 until heated through, which was about 20 minutes for us. This could vary based on how cold/frozen the sliders may still be.

    More Sandwich Recipes You’ll Love

    Still want to try a new sandwich recipe? You could also make some Hawaiian Breakfast Sandwiches for a great start to the day. Or try what I’m sure is the Best Egg Salad as a sandwich filler. You could even go for a classic grilled cheese with a twist by trying this Caprese Chicken Sandwich!

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    Recipe

    Turkey slider sitting on top of other turkey sliders with cheese.

    Turkey Sliders

    Jessica Burgess
    Turkey sliders are great for a warm lunch option or party appetizer. The sweet flavors of the Hawaiian rolls combined with the salty flavors of cheese and turkey create the perfect combination.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 sliders
    Calories 198 kcal

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound turkey sliced very thin from the deli (Or your preferred thickness and type.)
    • 6 ounces provolone cheese sliced
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
    • chopped parsley if desired

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the rolls. Slice the 12-pack of Hawaiian rolls in half, to where it makes a top bun and bottom buns. Place the bottom layer of buns in the prepared baking dish.
      12 Hawaiian slider rolls
    • Add turkey. Next, add a layer of sliced turkey to the buns, making sure to cover the entire layer of buns.
      1 pound turkey
    • Add cheese. Place cheese on top of the turkey, making sure to cover as much of the turkey as possible with each piece.
      6 ounces provolone cheese
    • Garlic butter. Melt butter and stir in garlic salt.
      ½ teaspoon garlic salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • Brush buns. Place the top buns on top of cheese and brush garlic butter on top of the rolls. TIP: You can save some of the garlic butter to brush on after they are baked.
    • Cook the sliders. Cover the rolls with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350F.
    • Final bake. Remove the foil and cook for another 5 minutes.
      Brush on the remaining garlic butter if you reserved any for this step.
      Sprinkle on chopped parsley if desired.
      chopped parsley

    Notes

    Storage Insructions:
    Refrigeration: To store sliced turkey sliders, place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Best when consumed within 3-4 days of preparation.
    Freeze: Wrap the sliders (once they’ve cooled) in Glad Press’n Seal, and then place them in a freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
    Thaw: Place them in the refrigerator overnight, and then place in a covered baking dish, in the oven, and bake at 350 until heated through, for about 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slider | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 109mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords baked appetizer, slider appetizer, turkey and cheese, turkey sandwich
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    1. Sha says

      September 27, 2023 at 5:25 am

      5 stars
      We had these turkey sliders for our fam game night! Kids super loved them so I added these to our meal rotation.

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    2. jess says

      September 26, 2023 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      This was the best way to make enough food for multiple people, and I cannoth thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe

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    3. Kristyn says

      September 26, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      We make sliders all the time!! They are great for feeding a crowd & always a hit!! We love the turkey option! Half my kids want turkey & the other half want ham, so sliders are perfect for making both.

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