Turkey Cranberry Cheese Sliders

These sliders are so simple to make but they are the perfect holiday hot appetizer to feed your family and friends during the season. The filling can be made ahead making this recipe even easier to prepare.

When I said I did a few recipes with Spinneys this festive season, I was not fooling around. These turkey cheese and cranberry sliders were exceptional. So simple to prepare and very very comforting. Not to mention they are so festive. The flavors are spot on and I thoroughly enjoyed them hot while my dad ate them cold straight out of the fridge! Hence what I am trying to say is that they can be eaten either way.

The filling is made in a food processor which keeps it very convenient, we literally blend all the ingredients together until coarse and combined. For the sliders I used potato buns and made sure to season them with cranberry sauce and mustard. Once baked I brushed over a simple garlic butter, find my homemade recipe here – or just use store bought.

What ingredients do you need to make these turkey cranberry cheese sliders?

So here is the best filling you will make, use a combination of smoked turkey deli meat with turkey breast slices – Spinneys has the best deli meat options that are affordable and not to mention very delicious. You know the quality is good and the overall product is fresh which means half the battle is won with the recipe. I have used a combination of brie and apricot cheddar with parmesan to make these sliders even more delicious, a nice blob of butter, crushed black pepper and dried thyme makes it perfect.

What equipment do you need to make these turkey cranberry cheese sliders?

I have used a food processor to make the filling but you can chop everything my hand using a knife and chopping board. The buns are layered and toasted in the oven on a baking tray but you can do this on a pan as well.

Filling options and ideas:

If turkey is not your meat of choice, try using smoked chicken breast deli meat with a combination of bacon and your favorite precooked breakfast sausage. I used already cooked meat here to make the overall cooking time of the sliders 10 minutes. And deli meats do most of the work for you since they are already seasoned and cooked well. You can use ingredients like pistachios for crunch, dried fruit like dates and the flavor options are endless, like rosemary, oregano and parsley.

Serving and storing these turkey cranberry cheese sliders?

They are best served warm with potato chips or fries. You could do a side salad or a green salad to make it a meal. I enjoyed them fridge cold as well. The leftover sliders can be stored in zip lock bags int he fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month. When ready to eat you can warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Looking for more festive hot appetizer recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this Turkey cranberry cheese slider recipe, you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more fun recipe inspiration.

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