Apple Cheddar Turkey Melt (Print)

Savory sliders with turkey, crisp apple, cheddar cheese, and honey mustard on soft buns.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 9 oz sliced roast turkey breast

→ Dairy

02 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese

→ Produce

03 - 1 medium crisp apple, thinly sliced

→ Breads

04 - 8 slider buns or small dinner rolls

→ Condiments

05 - 2 tbsp honey mustard
06 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)

→ Butter & Seasoning

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice slider buns in half horizontally. Arrange bottom halves on the baking sheet.
03 - Spread a thin layer of honey mustard and mayonnaise if desired on the cut sides of each bottom bun half.
04 - Evenly layer sliced roast turkey, apple slices, and cheddar cheese on each bottom bun half.
05 - Place the top halves of the buns over each assembled slider.
06 - Combine melted butter with garlic powder and thyme in a small bowl.
07 - Brush the butter mixture over the tops of the slider buns.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
09 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Swapping apple slices into a melt is the secret twist that tastes like a revelation every time.
  • The sliders are just the right size for both picky eaters and enthusiastic snackers, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
02 -
  • Once, I rushed layering ingredients and realized sloppy stacking makes for uneven melts—take it slow for even cheese pulls.
  • I thought any apple would work, but tart, firmer apples really keep every bite lively without getting soggy.
03 -
  • Always let the sliders sit for a minute so nobody burns their tongue on molten cheese.
  • A quick broil at the end crisps up the buns if you like a little crunch—just keep an eye out because they brown fast.
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