Description

These Baked Turkey & Cheese Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make party favorite. Featuring tender deli turkey and melted provolone cheese on soft sandwich buns, they’re elevated with a buttery, sweet, and tangy sauce made from brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dried mustard, and poppy seeds. Perfect for make-ahead meals, game day snacks, or casual dinners, these sliders combine comforting flavors with a convenient baking method that yields juicy and flavorful sandwiches every time.

Ingredients

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Sandwiches

12 small sandwich buns
1 pound deli turkey
12 thin slices provolone cheese

Sauce

1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

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Instructions

Prepare the Sandwiches: Divide the deli turkey and provolone cheese evenly among the 12 small sandwich buns, assembling the sandwiches.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the prepared sandwiches on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to catch any drippings and make cleanup easier.
Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dried mustard, and poppy seeds. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure it is well combined and smooth.
Apply Sauce to Sandwiches: Remove the sauce from heat and pour it evenly over all the sandwiches, allowing the flavorful sauce to soak into the buns and turkey.
Optional Refrigeration: Cover the baking sheet with foil and refrigerate the sandwiches overnight to let the flavors meld deeply. This step can be skipped if you’re short on time.
Bake: Uncover the sandwiches and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden and juicy.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, perfect for sharing at any gathering or family meal.

Notes

These Baked Turkey & Cheese Sliders are a family favorite and great for make-ahead meal prep.
Refrigerating overnight enhances flavor, but baking immediately after assembling works well too.
Use good quality sandwich buns for best texture and taste.
Feel free to substitute provolone with other melty cheeses like Swiss or mozzarella.
The sauce can be customized by adding garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider (approximately 85 grams)
Calories: 367 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 1073 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 17 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg