These bacon ranch turkey sliders are the perfect combination of flavors and are so easy to throw together. Good luck only eating one!
This recipe for turkey sliders is an old one, but one that is well loved. I first came up with it as a way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, but I’ve had more and more people over the years ask me if it is possible to make this sliders recipe with deli turkey meat instead.
I decided it would be best to show you these leftover turkey sliders can be a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. The thing I like about making sliders is that they are so simple to make and you can change up the flavors really easily and make a completely different recipe.
These were great. A nice, easy mid-week meal that feeds a bunch of kids. Thank you!
How to Make Easy Turkey Sliders
Cut the Hawaiian Rolls in Half
Use a serrated knife to cut the slider buns in half and place the bottom half of the rolls in your baking dish. Add some ranch dressing.
Add Bacon and Turkey
It works best if the bacon is broken up so that the sliders are easier to cut after. Be sure your bacon is cooked. Then add a layer of sliced turkey.
Layer with Cheese
When I first made this recipe, I used shredded mozzarella. That also worked great! I just really love the combination of bacon, cheddar, and ranch.
Turkey Slider Variations
- Change the meat. This is a great way to use leftover turkey, but deli turkey works just fine too. You could also use shredded chicken here.
- Switch up the sauce. Add a little buffalo sauce to the ranch dressing before putting it on for a Buffalo Ranch vibe!
- Mix up the cheese. Swap the cheddar for Swiss cheese or provolone cheese. If you leave out the ranch, and add a little melted butter to the bottom of the rolls, the become Turkey Bacon Swiss Sliders.
- Layer in more flavor. SautƩ some mushrooms and onions and throw them on there as well for an added layer of flavor.
- Double down on the Thanksgiving flavors. Make turkey cranberry sliders by using cranberry sauce instead of ranch dressing.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Sliders
Store any leftover turkey and cheese sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat in the oven or air fryer until heated through.
What to Serve with Turkey Sliders
- Potato Wedges: These are just three ingredients and they are always a huge hit.
- Creamy Cucumber Salad: This refreshing salad is the perfect side for the sliders.
- Easy Orzo Pasta Salad: This is a great way to work more veggies into your dinners.
If you make any of these recipes or this delicious Turkey Sliders Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know!
Turkey Bacon Ranch Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 slider rolls cut in half
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 pound bacon cooked and broken into small pieces
- 1 pound turkey meat (see note 1)
- 8 ounces slices of sharp cheddar cheese (see note 2)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted (see note 3)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 by 13 inch glass baking dish.
- Put the bottoms of rolls in the pan. Evenly distribute the ranch dressing over the rolls.12 slider rolls, 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Add the bacon to the rolls, then top with the turkey, and finally the cheese slices.1 pound bacon, 1 pound turkey meat, 8 ounces slices of sharp cheddar cheese
- Add the tops of the rolls. Brush them with the melted butter.4 tablespoons salted butter
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is gooey and melted.
Recipe Video
Notes
- You can also make this recipe using turkey breast leftovers, for example at Thanksgiving. Substitute the deli meat with 2 cups of diced leftover turkey.
- I’ve also used mozzarella in this recipe and it was delicious.
- You do not need to use all 4 tablespoons of butter. Melt 4 tablespoons and brush on enough that the tops of the rolls are completely coated.
Liane @ Foodie Digital says
These were great. A nice, easy mid-week meal that feeds a bunch of kids. Thank you!
I’m so glad you liked them!
Jill says
My husband asked me to make these and they sound delicious. Please confirm the amt of rolls. Your comments and recipe references 8, 12, 24. Iām going w a pack of 12.
As you can see in the pictures, I used 12 rolls. Sliders come in all different sizes and you can use any of them. They all fit a 9 by 13 inch pan.
Christine @ myblissfulmess.com says
These made for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, served with fries on the side. They’re so easy to prepare and so yummy. Kids LOVE sliders (as much as I do) so it’s definitely a great kid friendly recipe. This would also be good to serve to friends and loved ones at a get together.
I’m so happy your family liked them so much!
Sasja says
Made 2 batches, glad i did, my boys wolfed it all down
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I’m so glad to hear it was a hit!
Nancy says
These sliders look great for small parties or just easy dinners. thanks for sharing
You’re welcome!
Angie says
Can I make these the night before. Just donāt want the bottom to get soggy.
I never make sliders the night before for that reason, but I know plenty who do. What I would suggest is you switch to putting the ranch on top so it doesn’t soak down into the bottom of the rolls. Then wait to do the butter topping until right before baking.
Jamey says
If it makes 24, why does the recipe only call for 12 buns then states lay down 8 buns?
I’m going to blame the sleep deprivation of the toddler years when this was first posted, lol. Yikes! Thank you for pointing this out. Also, you should feel really proud because no one in all the years that this has been live has brought this to my attention. Thank you!