Description
These Hawaiian Turkey and Cheese Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make party favorite featuring sweet Hawaiian rolls filled with tender deli turkey, provolone cheese, and a flavorful buttery topping with poppy seeds and seasonings. Perfect for game day, casual dinners, or entertaining, these sliders come together quickly and bake to golden, melty perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwiches
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 3/4 pound sliced deli turkey breast
- 6 slices provolone cheese (halved)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally while keeping them connected, and place the bottom halves in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the base for your sliders.
- Spread Condiments: Evenly spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard over the cut side of the bottom half of the rolls to add moisture and flavor.
- Layer Turkey and Cheese: Arrange the sliced deli turkey evenly over the rolls, then top with halved provolone cheese slices to ensure each slider is well-filled.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the top halves of the rolls over the cheese, forming complete sandwiches ready for the buttery topping.
- Mix Butter Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until fully combined for a flavorful glaze.
- Brush Topping: Generously brush the butter mixture over the tops of the assembled rolls to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the sliders through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sliders to cool slightly before slicing and serving to ensure the cheese sets and handling is easier.
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss or cheddar cheese for the provolone if preferred for a different flavor profile.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving, making them convenient for entertaining.
- Add a few thin pineapple slices on each slider for a sweeter tropical twist that enhances the Hawaiian theme.
