Layers of turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, and a buttery Cajun sauce tucked inside a delicious honey butter yeast roll. These little sandwiches pack a powerful punch that will have your guests requesting the recipe before they leave!
Yield: 12 sliders
Does the perfect party food exist? I believe these sliders are pretty darn close! If you're familiar with the popular ham and Swiss "funeral sandwiches", you'll find that this recipe could be its Cajun Cousin! They offer a cheesy, smokey, and peppery goodness and that kick of robust seasoning is mouth-watering!
Living on the Gulf Coast, I’ve had my fair share of Jambalaya, Gumbo, Mudbugs, and Etouffee. However, this Cajun Turkey Slider is probably my absolute favorite New Orleans-inspired treat! I love that these sandwiches can be made ahead of time and require minimal effort. They’re perfect for a game day party or Mardi Gras celebration!
For this recipe you'll need:
Honey Butter Yeast Rolls
My Honey Butter Yeast rolls are light and fluffy and are the perfect vessel to hold just about anything! These rolls come together in under an hour and the sweetness they offer pair beautifully with the Cajun spices.
Deli Cajun Style Turkey Breast
We want to build layers of delicious goodness in these tiny sandwiches, and this is the best place to start! Ask the deli to slice it thin, about 1/16” or 1.5 millimeters. Of course, you can order to your desired preference, but we think this is pretty perfect.
Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
A good quality sharp cheddar cheese is rich and creamy and will balance the pepperiness from all of the spices. I prefer to purchase it in block form and slice it myself. However, if you’re in a hurry, sliced cheese will work just fine! If you can’t find a good, sharp cheddar, Provolone will make a good substitute.
Butter
We love the richness real butter adds to baked goods. Brands like Challenge, Kerry Gold, Tillamook, or Vital Farms are all great choices and are available at most grocery stores.
Cajun Seasoning
In our house, it’s Tony Chachere’s, which can typically be found in most grocery stores and even dollar stores. However, you can make your own Cajun seasoning by simply combining the following in a small jar:
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons fine kosher salt
Shake or stir to mix well.
Honey Mustard
We love the sweet tang found in Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Mustard. Honey mustard is made of you guessed it, honey, and mustard. Both are very complementary to the richness of the cheddar cheese and the spiciness of the Cajun seasoning.
Worcestershire Sauce
Remember, we’re building layers here. We have our spicy, sweet, and tangy components. Now, we want a little bit of savory lingering in the background. Worcestershire sauce offers an umami flavor that enhances the overall flavor profile.
Ready to Get Started?
These Cajun Turkey Sliders come together in just a few easy steps!
First, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. When butter is melted, stir in Cajun seasoning.
Next, add honey mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the butter mixture. Then simmer on low heat for about 3 minutes.
Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick spray.
Slice the rolls in half and add the bottoms to the prepared baking dish. Then top each with two slices of turkey and two or three slices of thinly sliced cheese.
Add one teaspoon of butter mixture over each sandwich, then place the tops of the rolls on the sandwiches.
Pour the remaining butter mixture over all covered rolls.
Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour, though overnight is best for the most flavor.
Remove from refrigerator and allow the baking dish to come close to room temperature.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Ingredients
1 pound deli Cajun style turkey breast
4 ounces Sharp White Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
6 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 Tablespoon honey mustard
½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter with Cajun seasoning.
Add honey mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the butter mixture.
Simmer on very low heat for approximately 3 minutes or until Cajun seasoning has softened a bit.
Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
Slice the rolls in half and add bottoms to baking dish.
Top each with two slices of turkey. You will need to fold the turkey over a bit so that it fits on the roll.
Carefully add one teaspoon of butter mixture on top of the turkey.
Add two or three thin slices of cheese.
Place the remaining top of roll and add one teaspoon of butter mixture to each sandwich.
Pour any remaining butter mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
Allow to marinate overnight or at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
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