These turkey bacon sliders are stacked with crispy bacon, melty pepper jack cheese, and a simple chipotle mayo that adds just the right amount of smoky heat. They’re quick to assemble and bake all at once, making them an easy option when you want something warm, cheesy, and packed with flavor.
At a Glance: Made with thinly sliced turkey, crispy bacon, and pepper jack cheese • Makes 12 sliders • Perfect served as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner.
Spicy turkey bacon sliders
These sliders come together with layers of turkey, bacon, and pepper jack cheese tucked into soft rolls and baked until everything is hot and melty. The cheese adds a little kick, while the bacon brings just the right amount of crispness.
The chipotle mayo is simple but makes a big difference. A quick mix of mayonnaise and chipotle powder adds a smoky flavor and a touch of heat that ties everything together without overpowering the sliders.
Because everything is baked in one pan, these are easy to prepare and serve. They work well for a quick dinner or an easy appetizer for watching your favorite sports game.
Key ingredients
- Hawaiian Rolls - These have the best taste, but any small roll will work. Make certain the rolls are attached. You don't want individual rolls.
- Sliced Turkey - I like to use thinly sliced deli turkey.
- Bacon - Use your favorite bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Cheese - I typically use pepper jack cheese, but you can also use cheddar, gouda, provolone, or any sliced cheese.
- Butter - Use regular, salted butter. This will be mixed with Worcestershire sauce and slathered across the top of the buns.
- Mayonnaise - This will be mixed with the chipotle powder to make a slightly smoky spread.
Assembling the sliders
- Combine the mayonnaise with the chipotle powder.
- Slice rolls in half horizontally, without separating the rolls.
- Spread the chipotle mayonnaise over both halves of the rolls.
- On the bottom half of the rolls, layer slices of turkey and cheese.
- Add bacon.
- Place the top half of the rolls.
- Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Combine melted butter and Worcestershire sauce.
- Brush over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.
- Cover the sliders with foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the center of the sliders are hot and the cheese is melted.
Tips for making sliders
- Keep the rolls connected when slicing and assembling. This makes layering easy and helps everything bake evenly.
- Use thinly sliced turkey and cheese so the sliders heat through quickly and every bite has a good balance.
- Use crispy bacon.
- Don’t skip covering with foil for the first part of baking. It helps the cheese melt without over-browning the tops.
- Add the butter topping just before baking so the rolls don’t become soggy while sitting.
- Let the sliders rest for a few minutes after baking before cutting. This helps the cheese set slightly and makes it easier to separate.
- Cut along the roll lines to quickly create neat, even sliders.
Frequently asked questions
You can assemble the sliders ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Wait to add the butter to the top of the buns until just before baking. You may need to increase the baking time by 5 minutes to allow the chilled sliders to fully heat through.
Serving suggestions
If serving these sliders as a main dish, they go well with the following sides:
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Turkey Bacon Sliders
Ingredients
Spread
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
Sliders
- 1 package Hawaiian Rolls (12 rolls)
- 9 ounces Sliced turkey (thinly sliced)
- 6 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 6 slices Cooked bacon
Topping
- ¼ cup butter (salted butter)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds (or sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the mayonnaise with the chipotle powder.¼ cup mayonnaise , ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- Slice rolls in half horizontally, without separating the individual rolls.1 package Hawaiian Rolls
- Spread the chipotle mayonnaise over both halves of the rolls.
- Layer the turkey, cheese, and bacon on top of the bottom half of the rolls. Add the top half of the rolls.9 ounces Sliced turkey, 6 slices Pepper Jack cheese, 6 slices Cooked bacon
- Place in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Combine melted butter and Worcestershire sauce. Brush over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- Cover the sliders with foil and place in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the center of the sliders are hot and the cheese is melted.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then remove sliders from the pan and place on a large cutting board. Use a large chef's knife and cut through the seams of the rolls to cut into individual sliders. Serve hot or warm.
Notes
- Keep the rolls connected when slicing and assembling. This makes layering easy and helps everything bake evenly.
- Use thinly sliced turkey and cheese so the sliders heat through quickly and every bite has a good balance.
- Use crispy bacon.
- Don’t skip covering with foil for the first part of baking. It helps the cheese melt without over-browning the tops.
- Add the butter topping just before baking so the rolls don’t become soggy while sitting.
- Let the sliders rest for a few minutes after baking before cutting. This helps the cheese set slightly and makes it easier to separate.
- Cut along the roll lines to quickly create neat, even sliders.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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