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. Sauté 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.
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Love how easy these are and you can’t go wrong with that flavor combo. EVER. YUM!
Mindy says
These are delishous! Even my picky 8 yr old loved them! Thanks for sharing;)
Thanks Mindy!
Shelley says
Just made it for family and friends. Great success!. Next time I have to make more.
Thanks Shelley!
Kim says
Thanksgiving was 3 months ago & we are in a small town so I cannot find turkey breast (I don’t want to buy a whole turkey just to make the sandwiches) so I’m going to try it with chicken breast meat :-)
That’s a great idea Kim! This would also be really good with just deli turkey meat!
Kriston says
I used the Oscar myer carved turkey and ham, it was delicious!
Marilyn says
Made these tonight. Just me so I made 2 rolls, buttered tops and sprinkled with Greek seasoning. wrapped loosely in foil and baked in toaster oven 375 deg 20 min Awesome!!! I was planning on eating one tonight but so good I had both, Thank you for the great idea!!
That sounds awesome! I’m so happy you liked it!
Christie McKay says
Can these be made the night before the party?
Because they come together so quickly, I personally would not make them the night before. You run the risk of things getting really soggy.
Rachel says
Made these today for a Packer game! So easy and yummy!
Yay!! I’m so happy you liked them!
Judith Styburski says
Made these for church fellowship after church, they were so good. I love that there are so many ways to make them! Thanks for the recipe.
So glad you liked them Judith!
Jill says
These are the best sliders I’ve ever had. I made as directed and I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you for coming back to let me know!
Michaela says
How far ahead can you make these? I’m serving them to a group and want to have things ready to go before they get here and just pop them in the oven when everyone arrives
You could make these 24 hours in advance, but I would put the ranch dressing between the cheese and the meat rather than against the bread. Then wait to add the butter until right before you put them in the oven.