Turkey Cranberry Sliders

Ingredients

• 12 slider buns, split
• 1 lb sliced deli turkey or roasted turkey breast
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1

   1. Combine cranberries, honey, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or small bowl and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in a baking dish and layer turkey slices evenly across them, followed by the cheese.

3. 3

   3. Stir together melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then brush the mixture over the cut sides of the top buns.

4. 4

   4. Place the top buns on the sliders, cover the dish with foil, and bake for 12 minutes until cheese is melted, then uncover and bake 3 more minutes until the tops are lightly golden.

5. 5

   5. Arrange sliders on a plate and drizzle the cranberry sauce generously over the stacks, allowing it to pool between the layers before serving.