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These quick and easy Turkey and Cheese Sliders are best for feeding a crowd. Hawaiian roll turkey sliders are our go-to recipe to serve for an easy party food. They come together quickly and are great hot or cold.
If you are needing an easy idea for weeknight dinners or even a quick lunch idea, then this quick and easy Hawaiian turkey and cheese sliders recipe is just what you’re looking for. This is our all-time favorite when we are having family or friends over.
Turkey Sliders make the perfect party food because of the size and how easy they are to serve. If you love this recipe, then you will love French Dip Sliders or Smash Burger Sliders.
What's in this post: Turkey and Cheese Sliders
Why You’ll Love This Turkey Sliders Recipe
These sliders are great hot with a ton of melty cheese, but they also taste great as leftovers which make them a great option when feeding a crowd. Plus you can make 3 or 30 in almost the same amount of time.
They are seriously that easy to make. These sliders come together in less than 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for when unexpected guests come over or an easy lunch recipe, too.
We love sliders because they can be made in a variety of ways with ingredients that you probably already have.
Ingredients
- Butter – We use unsalted butter
- Garlic Salt – If you are out, check out The Best Garlic Salt Substitute. We have used garlic powder for a delicious option.
- King’s Hawaiian Dinner Rolls – You can even make Homemade Kings Hawaiian Rolls recipe
- Thin Sliced Turkey – I like to use deli meat or if buying in bulk, slice your own deli meat with these Best Meat Slicers. It is even great with leftover turkey from Slow Cooker Whole Turkey.
- Mozzarella Cheese – Use cheese that you prefer in slices or shred your own
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Turkey and Cheese Sliders
- Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350. Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise to make sandwiches. Remove tops and set aside.
- Step 2 – Place the bottom halves onto a baking pan.
Step 3 – Layer the deli turkey onto the bottom half of the rolls.
Step 4 – Top the turkey slices with the sliced mozzarella cheese.
Step 5 – Place the tops of the rolls onto the sandwiches.
Step 6 – Melt butter and mix in the garlic salt and pepper in a small saucepan or in the microwave.
Step 7 – Brush or pour the liquid mixture evenly over the rolls.
Step 8 – Place in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the rolls are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
- Step 9 – Allow them to cool slightly (about 5 minutes). Separate the sliders into individual sandwiches to serve.
- Step 10 – You can eat the sliders immediately or serve them cold. Either way, everyone will love them.
Expert Tips
- Cutting Hawaiian Rolls – Gently cut the rolls with a serrated knife so that you have clean lines and the rolls do not tear.
- Cooking Time – Baking time will vary depending on your oven and the rolls you use. Watch closely so the buns do not burn.
How Many Sliders Per Person
It will depend on the type of slider buns that you will use. We like making these sliders with Hawaiian Rolls so we plan on about 2-3 sliders per person. If you use a larger roll then you may plan about 1-2 per person.
Variations Ideas
- Change the Cheese – Use swiss cheese, cheddar cheese or provolone cheese instead of mozzarella.
- Additional Meat – Make it a super slider by adding roast beef and ham. Bacon would also be good.
- Butter Mixture – Mix in dijon mustard, poppy seeds and Worcestershire sauce in with the melted butter in a small bowl. We have even added bagel seasoning for even more flavor.
- Add Vegetables – Add in sliced tomatoes and slice onion between the turkey and the cheese.
- Sauce – Spread honey mustard, chipotle mayo or mayonnaise on the bottom of the rolls for delicious flavor.
- Top with Parmesan Cheese – Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the rolls after you brushed the butter.
Serving Suggestions
We usually serve these turkey sliders as an appetizer but they can also be served as a main dish.
These sliders pair perfectly with a Veggie Tray Recipe, Easy Homemade French Fries, and Fruit Salad Recipe. For even more ideas check out What to Serve with Sliders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare these turkey and cheese sliders ahead of time but I would wait to add the butter until ready to bake. Cover the prepare sliders and place in the fridge.
My go-to bread for sliders is always sweet Hawaiian Rolls. We love the slight sweetness that it adds to the sliders and they’re perfectly soft! You can also use dinner rolls or small potato or sourdough rolls. Really, any small and soft roll will work perfectly for your baked turkey sliders.
There are many different kinds of cheese that pair perfectly with turkey! The hard part is deciding which one to use. Your best choice is a soft cheese such as mozzarella, which is what is used in this recipe. Provolone and Swiss are also common to use with turkey. Other options include Muenster, White Cheddar Cheese, Havarti Cheese, or Gouda, but those aren’t always as easy to find.
There is no need to cover the sliders with foil while baking. But if your rolls are burning and the cheese is not melted, you may need to cover the sliders.
Storage and Reheating Tips
- Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
- Freezing – You can freeze these sliders in a freezer safe container. The leftovers will last about 3 months. When ready to serve thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat.
- Reheating – Reheating these sliders are easy by placing in the microwave or in the air fryer.
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Easy Slow Cooker
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Turkey and Cheese Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 12 King’s Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
- 12 oz Sliced Deli Turkey
- 6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise to make sandwiches. Remove tops and set aside.
- Place the bottom pieces onto a baking pan.
- Layer the deli turkey onto the rolls.
- Top the turkey with the mozzarella cheese slices.
- Place the tops of the rolls onto the sandwiches.
- Melt the butter and mix in the garlic salt.
- Brush the melted mixture evenly over the rolls.
- Bake 20 minutes or until the rolls are lightly browned and cheese has melted.
- Allow to cool slightly (about 5 minutes). Separate into individual sandwiches to serve.
- Eat immediately or serve them cold. Either way everyone will love them.
I made these sliders for my office Super bowl Potluck; it was a hit. I followed the recipe exactly; my colleagues especially liked the garlic butter taste on the top. they came to me for the recipe.:) I emailed the link.
Yes, the garlic butter top is our favorite too. Its like eating garlic bread in a slider!
Can you serve these cold and not bake?
Yes, you can.
Can you make these with American cheese?
Yes you can use any cheese you want.
Hi. Thanks for the recipe. Can I make these the evening before and then serve the next day for an office potluck? If yes, how can I wrap them overnight to ensure they remain fresh? I’ve never made these before. Thank you.
Yes definitely! I would wrap them up and place in the fridge. Then cook in the morning. Or if you want go ahead and cook the night before and then refrigerator. They are delicious both hot or cold.
Hi, just wanted to let you know in the narrative it shows 3/4 cup of butter but at the bottom the recipe states 1TBS . I’m sure it was a typo but you may want to fix it. I have a lot of extra melted garlic butter