Day After Thanksgiving Sliders
Updated on August 3, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into mouthwatering sliders with our quick and easy recipe. Thanksgiving Dinner in a Bun!
I’m always looking for creative ways to use up all the leftovers from Thanksgiving Dinner. This year I decided to make some sliders.
It might not have used up all the leftovers but it sure made a dent in it.
The order in which you layer the ingredients is really up to you. This is simply how I thought I would like my sliders.
I also love to use Hawaiian Slider buns whenever I make sliders. There’s just something about the sweetness of the bread that adds another layer of flavor to the sliders.
That being said, you can use whatever kind of slider buns you want. That’s how versatile this recipe is.
Ingredient Substitution
My wife was surprised that I used Swiss cheese for these Thanksgiving Sliders but I thought it would add a nice touch to the overall flavor.
But as you would expect, you can add whatever kind of cheese you want or not use any cheese at all. Totally up to you.
Another simple substitution you can make is to use mashed sweet potatoes from your sweet potato casserole instead of regular mashed potatoes.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Thanksgiving Sliders recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Slider Buns, Cranberry Sauce, Oven Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Prepared Stuffing, Swiss Cheese and Unsalted Butter.
How to Make Thanksgiving Sliders
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cut the Buns horizontally (do not pull apart the buns) to create a top and bottom. Put the bottoms of the buns on the baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce on the bottom layer.
- Toss the leftover turkey with some gravy in a small bowl. Layer the turkey over the cranberry sauce.
- Top with a layer of mashed potatoes and dressing. Top with the Swiss cheese.
- Cover with the bun tops and brush with the melted butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Printable Recipe Card
Day After Thanksgiving Sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Buns, or slider buns
- ½ Cup Cranberry Sauce
- 2 Cups Oven Roasted Turkey
- 1 Cup Mashed Potatoes
- 1 Cup Prepared Stuffing
- 6 slices Swiss Cheese
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cut the Buns horizontally (do not pull apart the buns) to create a top and bottom. Put the bottoms of the buns on the baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce on the bottom layer.
- Toss the leftover turkey with some gravy in a small bowl. Layer the turkey over the cranberry sauce.
- Top with a layer of mashed potatoes and dressing. Top with the swiss cheese.
- Cover with the bun tops and brush with the melted butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
This is a great idea, will have to try it.