Turkey sliders, aka Rachel sandwiches or turkey Reubens, are a delightful twist on a traditional Reuben. You'll love these sliders stuffed with sliced turkey, creamy coleslaw and nutty Swiss cheese, baked in the oven until golden.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 11x8 baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
Use a serrated knife to slice horizontally through all 12 rolls at once, keeping all the rolls attached. Make the bottom half slightly thicker than the top half. Place bottom half of rolls in prepared baking dish.
Spread Thousand Island dressing on bottom half of rolls. Layer on half of the cheese. Top with turkey, and remaining half of cheese. Spoon coleslaw evenly over cheese, and then top with roll tops. It’s fine if the turkey and cheese overlap the edges of the individual rolls because you will be slicing them apart when they’re baked.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, caraway seeds, dried minced onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, and then brush over the tops of the rolls. It’s okay if some runs down to the bottom of the pan.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until tops of the rolls are crispy and golden brown.
With a sharp knife, slice into individual rolls, and serve immediately.
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Notes
Have leftover roast turkey? You can use it instead of deli turkey. Or use corned beef if you like.
Not crazy about Swiss cheese? Try another mild tasting cheese such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
Don't want to make baked sliders? Instead of the slider rolls, use sliced bread of your choice, maybe rye bread, and make grilled sandwiches instead.
Looking for a cold sandwich? You could make this slider recipe, omitting the butter sauce, and serve it cold.
To skinny this recipe up a bit, skip the Thousand Island dressing, and halve the butter mixture. The sliders won't be quite as ooey, gooey but will be a bit more healthy and still delicious.