Description
These delightful apple cheddar turkey sliders offer a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and earthy flavors. Featuring thinly sliced deli-style turkey, crisp tart Granny Smith apples, and gooey melted sharp cheddar cheese, these sliders are tucked into pillowy Hawaiian rolls and toasted to golden perfection. They serve as an ideal crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy, sophisticated weeknight dinner that balances contrasting textures and temperatures for a satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
12 slider buns
1 lb roasted turkey, thinly sliced
6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 tsp dried herbs (thyme or rosemary blend)
2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the block of slider rolls in half horizontally without separating the individual buns.
Sauté the diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent and fragrant.
Whisk the sautéed aromatics with dried herbs, broth, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place the bottom layer of rolls on the baking sheet and top with half the cheddar cheese.
Layer the turkey slices evenly across the cheese followed by the thinly sliced apples.
Add the remaining cheese over the apples to help bind the top buns to the filling.
Replace the top slab of rolls and brush the garlic-herb mixture over the top.
Bake for 15 minutes until the rolls are golden and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese as it melts more evenly than pre-shredded varieties. If you prefer a crispier bun, you can briefly toast the bottom layer in the oven before adding the fillings. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg