Smoked Turkey Picnic Sliders

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 20 min cook

Ingredients

• 12 slider buns
• 1 lb smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
• 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
• 1/2 // red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment so the sliders lift out cleanly for serving. Split the slider buns horizontally as one connected sheet if possible, keeping tops and bottoms intact for easy assembly.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika until smooth and slightly tangy-sweet. Taste and adjust the smokiness with a pinch more paprika if you want deeper BBQ flavor.
3. 3Spread a generous layer of the sauce mixture over the cut sides of both the top and bottom buns so every bite stays moist. Lay the bottom bun sheet into the prepared baking dish.
4. 4Shingle the smoked turkey slices evenly over the bottom buns, folding pieces so the meat piles slightly rather than lying flat. Tear the cheddar slices in half and distribute them over the turkey so each slider gets melty cheese coverage.
5. 5Scatter the thinly sliced red onion and dill pickle chips evenly across the cheese layer. Cap with the top bun sheet and gently press so everything nests together.
6. 6Stir the garlic powder into the melted butter, then brush the mixture liberally over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with chopped chives for a fresh finish that reads picnic-ready.
7. 7Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 12 minutes so the cheese softens and the buns warm through without drying out. Remove the foil and bake 5 to 7 minutes more until the tops are lightly golden and the edges crisp.
8. 8Let the slab rest 3 minutes, then slice along the bun lines into individual sliders with a sharp knife. Arrange on a platter with extra BBQ sauce for dipping so guests can grab and go.
9. 9Serve warm or at room temperature—these hold well for backyard tables and travel nicely in a covered tray for true picnic energy.