Turkey Sliders
Published Jan. 17, 2025
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground turkey (preferably 85 percent lean)
- ½medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½teaspoon garlic powder
- ½teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Ground cayenne (optional)
- 2teaspoons vegetable oil
- 6slices sharp Cheddar (about 6 ounces), each torn into 4 squares
- 1(12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 buns), split
- Barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, caramelized onions and pickle chips (optional), for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
321 calories; 12 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 443 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Prepare the turkey patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, 1½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and a large pinch of cayenne, if using. On a large plate or cutting board, divide the meat into 12 equal portions (about ¼ cup each), then form them into 2 ½-inch-wide patties.
- Step 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Once the oil is hot, add 6 patties to the skillet. Cook until slightly browned, cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set 2 squares of cheese on each patty and cook until the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate. Repeat with the remaining patties and cheese.
- Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Place the Hawaiian bun halves on a baking sheet. Place on a rack in the top third of the oven and broil until just toasted. (Keep a close eye so they do not burn.)
- Step 4
Assemble the sliders: If desired, generously smear barbecue sauce and mayonnaise on both sides of the toasted buns. Place the turkey patties in the buns and top with caramelized onions and pickle chips, if using. Enjoy immediately.
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Comments
We make turkey burgers often. Adding a shredded medium zucchini to the meat mixture helps keep the patties juicy instead of dry.
Quick, easy and delicious! Baked in the oven at 375 for about 20 mins and came out great.
Easy recipe. Nothing really special to it. I make them with costco rolls (the ones that come in packs of 30). Would add double the amount of spice as the pinch was not enough. Made it with carmalized onions (which take a good hour). Tomato, lettuce, pickles and provolone (not the best cheese though). Not sure will make again but it was fine.
I took the advice of others and added some grated zucchini, and I also grated the onion that is added to the ground turkey. Spices as written. This made really moist, flavorful burgers (didn’t do sliders, cuz I had regular hamburger buns). Big hit with the whole family. Will keep this recipe in the rotation!
Easy and delicious! A great summer meal. I upped the seasoning per usual (sorry NYT…) and my grocery store did not have mini buns so I just made regular patties which worked just fine. Otherwise, followed as written and everyone was happy. It’s 100% worth making the caramelized onions if you have the time.
Made these last week - I found them delicious. I was generous with the suggested flavors. and used a spicy cheese that I melted on top. Added pickles on the bun for serving. Was very easy to make. Good weeknight meal.