Description
These Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Turkey Sliders combine tender, slow-cooked shredded turkey with a sweet and smoky cranberry BBQ sauce. Layered on soft slider rolls with melty cheddar cheese and topped with a buttery, seasoned glaze, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers in a delicious new way.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pound boneless turkey breast
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider rolls
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Place the boneless turkey breast directly into the slow cooker, ensuring it lays flat for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
- Set Aside Sauce: Scoop out about ½ cup of the prepared sauce and set it aside to be used later for drizzling on the sliders.
- Cook the Turkey: Pour the remaining sauce over the turkey in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the turkey is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Turkey: Once cooked, shred the turkey directly in the slow cooker or transfer to a cutting board to shred with forks.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in preparation for baking the assembled sliders.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider rolls horizontally and place the bottom halves in a baking dish. Layer with cheddar cheese slices, then pile on the shredded turkey. Drizzle the reserved sauce evenly over the turkey, then place the top halves of the rolls on top.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, and dried parsley until well combined.
- Apply Topping and Bake: Pour the butter mixture generously over the tops of the slider rolls, ensuring it seeps into all the corners. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, serve warm, and enjoy these flavorful, juicy sliders that disappear quickly at any gathering.
Notes
- For best results, use leftover turkey or roast your own turkey breast ahead of time.
- Adjust the amount of smoked paprika and spices in the topping to your taste preference.
- You can substitute cheddar with your favorite melting cheese like Monterey Jack or provolone.
- These sliders can be prepared a day ahead; assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
- Use Hawaiian rolls for a soft, slightly sweet bread that complements the savory and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
