Cranberry Turkey Sliders
Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a delightful combination of juicy turkey patties and tangy cranberry sauce, served on soft slider buns. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual nights in, these sliders boast vibrant flavors and an appealing presentation that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare, they can be customized to suit any palate while bringing a festive touch to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 soft slider buns
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey with salt, pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Shape into 8 small patties, about 2 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with cranberry sauce and cheese (if using). Cover briefly to melt the cheese.
- Assemble sliders by placing each patty on the bottom half of the bun and covering with the top half.
- Serve warm with sweet potato fries or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in other herbs like rosemary or swapping ground turkey for ground chicken or veggie patties. Leftover turkey can be used instead of ground turkey; simply shred it and mix it with cranberry sauce for a quick assembly.