Game day calls for something everyone can grab with one hand and go back for seconds of, and these Berry Habanero Turkey Sliders deliver exactly that. Built on a 9-count pack of Hawaiian rolls and loaded with turkey, melty provolone, tangy pickled red onions, and a sweet-heat Berry Habanero jam by Profanity Jam, they bake up golden, glossy, and impossible to stop eating. Whether you're hosting a tailgate or just need a crowd-pleasing appetizer for the couch, this one is going straight into the regular rotation.
Sliders are a game day staple for a reason they're easy to make in one pan, they portion themselves out, and they hold up beautifully on a buffet table next to wings and dips. This version leans into sweet and spicy, with a berry habanero jam that plays off the salty turkey and sharp pickled onions, making it just as at home at a Super Bowl party as it is on a fall Saturday full of college football.
This recipe was made in partnership with Profanity Jam.
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Ingredients
These sliders come together with just a handful of ingredients: soft Hawaiian rolls, layers of deli turkey and provolone, a smear of sweet-heat Profanity Jam Berry Habanero jam, and a scattering of tangy pickled red onions. A poppy seed butter brushed over the tops finishes them off with that classic bakery shine.
- Hawaiian rolls, pre-sliced (9-count pack)
- Profanity Jam Berry Habanero jam
- Sliced deli turkey
- Provolone cheese slices
- Prepared pickled red onions, drained
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Poppy seeds
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
These sliders bake up as one connected, pull-apart batch, so the key is keeping everything snug in the pan from start to finish. Here's how they come together, step by step.
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange the bottom halves of the rolls snugly in a 9x9 baking dish (or on a parchment-lined pan), keeping them touching.
- Step 2: Spread about half of the jam across the bottoms, layer on the turkey (folding slices to fit), then cover with provolone, tearing pieces as needed for even coverage.
- Step 3: Scatter the pickled red onions over the cheese, spread the remaining jam on the cut sides of the top halves, and set them in place.
- Step 4: Brush the melted butter over the tops, sprinkle with poppy seeds, and cover the dish tightly with foil.
- Step 5: Bake covered at 350°F for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Step 6: Remove the foil and bake 5 more minutes, until the tops are golden and glossy. Watch the edges - the jam can caramelize quickly.
- Step 7: Rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Hint: since the rolls are pre-sliced, assemble them individually but keep them snug in the pan - they bake up like one connected batch and still give you that pull-apart look. For extra heat, stir a small spoonful of jam into the melted butter before brushing.
A Note on This Partnership
This post was created in partnership with Profanity Jam - thank you for supporting the brands that make recipes like this one possible.
Substitutions
This recipe is easy to adjust based on what's in your fridge or who you're feeding. Here are a few swaps that work well.
- Turkey - swap in sliced ham, roast beef, or shredded rotisserie chicken if that's what you have on hand
- Provolone - Swiss, mozzarella, or pepper jack all melt well here if you want to switch up the cheese
- Gluten free - use your favorite gluten-free slider buns to make this recipe gluten free
Even if you're not cooking for a specific diet, it's worth keeping these swaps in mind if you're feeding a crowd on game day - chances are someone at the party will appreciate having an option.
Variations
Once you've made the base recipe, these sliders are a great jumping-off point for your own game day spread.
- Extra spicy - stir a spoonful of the jam into the melted butter before brushing, or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the turkey layer
Equipment
You don't need anything fancy for these sliders, but a few basics make the process easier.
A 9x9 baking dish keeps the rolls snug so they bake into one connected, pull-apart batch - if you use a larger pan, push the rolls together tightly or they'll dry out at the edges. A pastry brush makes quick work of the butter topping, and foil is essential for the first bake so the tops don't brown before the cheese melts.
Storage
Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in a 300°F oven until warmed through, or microwave individual sliders for about 30 seconds.
These sliders freeze well for up to 1 month. Wrap the baked, cooled sliders tightly in foil and freeze; thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat covered at 300°F until warmed through.
Top Tip
Keep the rolls snug in the pan while baking rather than pulling them apart beforehand - it keeps the tops glossy and connected, and it keeps the jam from caramelizing (and burning) before the cheese has a chance to melt.
FAQ
Yes! Assemble the sliders up to a day ahead, cover tightly, and refrigerate unbaked. If baking straight from the fridge, add about 5 extra minutes to the covered bake time.
Any berry pepper jam or hot pepper jelly will work in its place, though the exact flavor and heat level will vary.
Once baked, keep them covered with foil in a 200°F oven, or transfer to a slow cooker set to warm until you're ready to serve.
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Berry Habanero Turkey Sliders feat. Profanity Jam
Equipment
- 1 9x9 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian rolls, pre-sliced (1 pack of 9 count)
- ½ cup Profanity Jam Berry Habanero
- ½ lb Deli Turkey, sliced
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese Slices
- â…“ cup Pickled Red Onion
- 2 ½ tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat & arrange bottoms: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the bottom halves of 9 Hawaiian rolls, pre-sliced (1 pack of 9) snugly in a 9x9 baking dish or on a parchment-lined pan, keeping them touching.
- Jam, turkey, cheese: Spread the Profanity Jam Berry Habanero jam across the bottom halves. Layer on the sliced deli turkey, folding slices to fit, then cover with 6 provolone cheese slices, tearing pieces as needed for even coverage.
- Onions & tops: Scatter prepared pickled red onions, drained over the cheese. Spread the remaining jam on the cut sides of the top halves and set them in place.
- Butter, poppy seeds, cover: Brush unsalted butter, melted over the tops and sprinkle with 1 teaspoons poppy seeds. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered: Bake covered at 350°F for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Uncover & brown:Â Remove the foil and bake 5 more minutes, until the tops are golden and glossy. Watch the edges, the jam can caramelize quickly.
- Rest & serve: Rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.
