Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into two delicious next-day meals: a creamy 5-Minute Turkey Salad Slider and a comforting Turkey Mash-n'-Gravy Slider. Both versions use simple ingredients you already have on hand and deliver big flavor with minimal effort, making them perfect for quick lunches or casual entertaining.
One of the best things about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. What to do with the leftovers? Why not make some tasty Leftover Turkey Sliders Two Ways: Amazing 5-Minute Turkey Salad Sliders and Delicious Turkey Mash n'Gravy Sliders. They're quick and easy to prepare, and Oh-So-Good!
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Why You'll Love These Recipes
- Two variations, zero boredom. Whether you want cool and creamy or cozy and savory, you'll have an option ready in minutes.
- Perfect for next-day hosting. Holiday visitors or family to watch the games? These sliders make an easy lunch or game-day snack without turning on the oven.
- Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing. Soft rolls, creamy textures, and classic Thanksgiving flavors make these universally loved.
- A customizable leftovers strategy. Swap rolls, adjust seasoning, or layer extras. Both versions adapt effortlessly.
Amazing 5-Minute Turkey Salad Sliders:
One of the fastest and most delicious ways to use leftover turkey is to make turkey salad. I make mine in a food processor with turkey, celery, sweet relish, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, and lemon juice. After I pulse process it 7 or 8 times, my turkey salad is ready!
I like to serve the turkey salad with crackers, or better yet on leftover Amish Potato Rolls for Turkey Sliders.
Delicious Turkey Mash n'Gravy Sliders:
Sometimes, my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the combination of the turkey with mashed potatoes covered in gravy.
I took this to a new level by taking my Homemade Slider Buns, and heaping on pieces of turkey topped with leftover mashed potatoes covered in turkey gravy.
So there you have it - Amazing 5-Minute Turkey Salad Sliders, and Delicious Turkey Mash n'Gravy Sliders. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots of delicious leftovers. Yum!
Chula's Test Kitchen Tips
- Pulse the turkey salad, don't purée it: Keeping the texture chunky gives the slider structure and avoids a paste-like consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness and brightness: The combination of celery, relish, sugar, and vinegar helps to create balance in the turkey salad. Add a spash more vinegar if the turkey salad tastes flat, or another teaspoon of relish if you prefer a sweeter salad.
- Warm the gravy until pourable, not thick: For the Mash-n'-Gravy version, warm the gravy just enough to coat the potatoes smoothly without making the bun soggy. Think Monica's moist maker if you're a fan of Friends!
- Focus on small batches for freshness: Turkey salad tastes best within 24 hours. If you have a lot of leftover turkey, pulse it in batches and refrigerate the remaining unseasoned turkey separately.
- Add layers for extra texture: A crisp lettuce leaf under the turkey salad or a spoonful of cranberry sauce on the Mash-n'-Gravy slider makes a big impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dark meat provides moisture and richness. If using all white meat, you may want to add more mayonnaise or a small splash of milk for creaminess.
Absolutely. Make it up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Stir before serving.
Yes. Warm the turkey and potatoes so the layers melt together. Adding hot gravy last helps reheat everything evenly.
Soft rolls like Amish Potato Rolls, brioche sliders, or your Homemade Slider Buns are ideal. Sturdier buns resist sogginess.
Turkey salad does not freeze well. The Mash-n'-Gravy version can be frozen if assembled without gravy; add warmed gravy after reheating.
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Leftover Turkey Sliders Two Ways
Ingredients
Amazing 5-Minute Leftover Turkey Sliders
- 2 cups (8 ounces) leftover turkey, cut into cubes
- ¾ cup celery about 3 stalks, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons sweet relish
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Slider buns
Delicious Turkey Mash n'Gravy Sliders
- Leftover turkey thinly sliced
- Leftover mashed potatoes
- Leftover Turkey gravy
- Slider Buns
Instructions
- Amazing 5-Minute Turkey Salad Sliders:
- Add all turkey salad ingredients to food processor fitted with steel blade. Pulse process 8 or 10 times to combine.
- Transfer mixture to bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- Serve on slider buns with lettuce and tomatoes.
- Yield: 2 cups five minute turkey salad.
- Delicious Turkey Mash n'Gravy Sliders:
- Place turkey and heated mashed potatoes on slider buns. Top with heated turkey gravy.
- Yield: As many sliders as desired.
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