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Transform ordinary Hawaiian rolls into addictive party snacks with these mouthwatering turkey and Swiss cheese sliders finished with a game-changing everything bagel butter topping. These crowd-favorites blend sweet, savory, and rich flavors in each mouthful. After tweaking this dish through many sports events and family get-togethers, it's now the first thing guests ask for when they visit.
I brought these to a sports watch party last week, and they were gone before the second quarter started. It's funny how the easiest recipes with store-bought stuff often turn out to be the biggest hits.
Key Components
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls: Giving you that tender, lightly sweetened foundation
- Deli Turkey: Go for thinly sliced varieties
- Swiss Cheese: Delivers that ideal gooey texture
- Good Butter: Becomes your flavor-loaded topping
- Dijon Mustard: Brings a gentle zip
- Worcestershire Sauce: Adds rich background notes
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: Your hidden flavor booster
Step-By-Step Preparation Guide
- Getting Rolls Ready:
- Start by cutting the whole package of Hawaiian rolls horizontally while keeping them connected. This gives you one big bottom piece and one big top piece, keeping the pull-apart feature intact. Put the bottom section in a foil-lined baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Smart Layering Technique:
- Spread thin-sliced deli turkey across the entire bottom layer. The turkey doesn't just add protein - it forms a barrier that helps keep the bottom from getting soggy. Add Swiss cheese evenly on top, making sure to cover all the turkey.
- Tasty Butter Mixture:
- Melt your butter and mix in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and everything bagel seasoning. This tasty blend soaks into the rolls and creates a beautiful golden top during baking. Brush it generously all over the assembled sandwiches.
- Baking Just Right:
- Use foil to cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then take the foil off for another 5 minutes to get perfectly golden tops. The covered cooking time makes sure your cheese melts completely without burning the tops.
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I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make party sliders that were both super easy and totally impressive. The everything bagel butter on top is what really makes these better than regular ham and cheese sliders.
Prep Ahead Brilliance
You can put these sliders together up to 4 hours before baking - so handy for party planning! Just assemble the whole thing, cover it up, and stick it in the fridge until you're ready to bake. You might need to add about 5 more minutes of covered baking time if they're coming straight from the cold fridge.
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Keeping Leftovers Fresh
Put any extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you want to eat them, heat them covered in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until they're hot throughout. You can even freeze these for up to 3 months - they're great for quick meals later on.
Ways To Enjoy
These flexible sliders work great as:
- Snacks at parties alongside other handheld treats
- Easy evening meal with a simple green salad
- Sports viewing food with potato salad or sweet potato fries
- Packed lunch option that both kids and grown-ups love
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Closing Thoughts
These Turkey Sliders hit that sweet spot between quick-to-make and amazing-to-taste. Every bite gives you the comfort of a sandwich that's been taken to the next level through thoughtful touches. Whether you're hosting friends for a big game or just need a simple family dinner, this recipe shows how basic ingredients plus a few smart tricks can create something everybody will crave.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
- Absolutely, you can put them together up to a day before and keep them covered in the fridge until you're ready to bake.
- → What can I substitute for everything bagel seasoning?
- You can swap in poppy seeds, sesame seeds, some dried onion bits, or even Italian seasoning mix.
- → Can I use other meats or cheeses?
- For sure! Ham, roast beef, chicken, cheddar, or provolone are all tasty options.
- → How do I reheat leftovers?
- Pop them in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or zap individual sliders in the microwave.
- → Why keep the rolls connected?
- It makes assembly faster and helps keep all the good stuff inside when you're serving them.