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    The Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders

    Published: Feb 3, 2021 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Marcie Groller · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Some nights call for simple, comfort food, and boy do we love these amazing turkey burger sliders! This turkey burger recipe is incredibly simple AND tasty! Bonus: You can make these sliders in less than 30 minutes!

    several mini turkey burgers on plate

    Juicy and Flavorful Turkey Burger Sliders

    What we love most about our turkey burgers is the patties' juicy flavor and texture. We use breadcrumbs in our mixture, as well as a variety of seasonings. We also add a splash of lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, which give the patties their sweet and savory pop in flavor!

    hand holding turkey burger slider with cheese

    If your family loves sliders, be sure to also check out these 10 Best Sliders for Kids! For other quick and simple dinner sandwiches, consider our Hot Dogs in Crescent Rolls or Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes recipes.

    Sliders for Any Occasion

    These sliders make for a fabulous entree OR appetizer for any meal. I say appetizer because these sliders are much smaller than your average turkey burger. So, they could make great, savory bites before a meal.

    In our house, we serve these sliders as a main meal, but just pair them with one of our favorite side dishes and a vegetable.

    These are perfect sliders for kids because of their size and flavor (ideal for little hands!). We have even transformed these turkey burger sliders into mini Reindeer Christmas Burgers at Christmas time! They also make great snacks for sporting events like the Super Bowl!

    Ingredients

    Ingredient notes:

    Buns- while you can use any slider bun you like, we always get the King's Hawaiian slider rolls. The kids dig their sweet taste, and they're super soft.

    Lemon juice: If working with fresh lemons, check out how to juice a lemon without a juicer for this recipe. 

    Other Awesome Recipes with Ground Turkey:

    • Simple Spaghetti with Turkey Marinara & Hidden Veggies
    • Mini Turkey Pot Pies
    • Tangy Turkey Taco Bowl
    • Southwest Quesadillas 

    How to Make the Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders

    There is minimal chopping for this recipe. So, the prep work is really just combining ingredients. For smooth sailing and maximizing your time, we recommend the following steps:

    STEP 1: Combine turkey patty ingredients

    child mixing turkey burger ingredients

    🥄 Kids Steps: Measure & mix patty ingredients! You can totally make this a lesson in measuring things! Teach your kids about the difference between cups, tablespoons and teaspoons. Then mix patty ingredients together using a potato masher!

    STEP 2: Heat Pan with olive oil

    Child spreading oil on pan

    🥄 Kids Step: Use a basting brush to spread the olive oil on the pan. My daughter loves doing this cause "it's like painting"! We love this Core basting brush because, although not made for kids, it's mini sized and perfect for little hands. [not necessary, but totally fun!]

    STEP 3: Form and Cook turkey patties

    Forming the patties can be a tad messy (which my kids love!), but once they are on the skillet, they cook pretty fast.

    forming turkey burger patties

    STEP 4: Assemble your turkey burger sliders

    assembling reindeer sliders

    🥄Kids Step: Assemble sliders! Kids can place sliders on their buns, add cheese or any other desired toppings.

    Pair Turkey Sliders with a side dish

    These sliders make for a great meal on their own, but if you are looking for a side dish, you may want to consider one of the following:

    Plated Bow Tie Pasta Salad
    Shake & Bake Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries, close-up
    Grapefruit, Avocado & Arugula Salad

    Pasta Sides:

    • Bow Tie Pasta Salad
    • Shell Mac and Cheese with Ham and Broccoli
    • Three Cheese Pasta
    • One Pot Lemon Garlic Pasta

    Potato Sides:

    • Shake & Bake Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries
    • Microwave "Baked Potato" for Kids

    Side Salads:

    • Grapefruit, Avocado & Arugula Salad 
    • Three Bean Salad 
    • Watermelon Salad with Feta & Cucumber

    FAQ

    How can I keep turkey burgers from falling apart?

    Eggs helps hold burger meat together and prevent it from being too crumbly. We also added breadcrumbs into our mixture, which traps in the moisture and holds the patties together as they cook. There's nothing worse than burger patties that fall apart on the grill!

    According to LeafTV, there are other simple ways to keep a hamburger together,  like limiting liquid ingredients so patties don't become too loose. LeafTv also warns not to overwork the meat or the patties may lose their stickiness. And to prevent patties from falling apart on the grill, patties shouldn't be flipped more than once or pressed down with a spatula.
     

    What cheese goes best on turkey burgers?

    Choosing the right cheese for your turkey burger really comes down to personal preference. We love American cheese because of it's mild flavor and how nicely it melts onto our turkey burgers. Other cheeses that melt nicely include Swiss, Fontina, Monterey Jack, and Havarti.

    Cheddar is also a great choice because of its bolder taste. Food u0026 Wine has a great article on the 9 Best Cheeses for Burgers that discusses popular cheeses and what they can offer to your burger.

    Are turkey burgers healthy?

    If you are looking to satisfy your burger cravings without consuming more calories than necessary, these turkey burger sliders are a great choice. There are certainly recipes that require ground beef for the extra flavor the meat provides.

    Yet, when given a choice, I prefer ground turkey over ground beef for my family. Both ground beef and turkey provide protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals. But compared to ground beef, ground turkey tends to be lower in saturated fat and therefore, a better choice for heart health.

    TIPS for Picky Eaters

    🍅 Kids choose their toppings. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, ketchup...kids can dress their burgers however they'd like!

    🍅 Change up the meat! While we like ground turkey, ground beef, sausage or a vegetarian meat substitute would work great for this recipe.

    🍅 Let kids choose the side dish. Fries, mac & cheese, carrot sticks, celery sticks (peeled), or sliced cucumber all go well with sliders!

    Craft for this Recipe:

    Fun Play Dough Activity: DIY Burger and Fries! This play dough activity will make you hungry! Turn your homemade, colorful play dough into a delicious burger and let the play time begin!

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    The Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders

    Author: Marcie & Julie
    Behold the most simple, tasty and juicy TURKEY BURGER SLIDERS! These sliders are perfect for little hands and will satisfy the whole family!
    Prep Time18 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time28 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10

    Ingredients

    • 1 Pound ground turkey
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 Tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
    • 2 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ Teaspoon salt
    • ÂĽ Teaspoon black pepper
    • ÂĽ Teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 8-12 mini/slider buns

    Instructions

    • Combine all turkey patty ingredients (except olive oil) and mix until evenly distributed.
    • Meanwhile heat a medium skillet on medium and once heated, coat with olive oil.
    • Form small patties (the size of the palm of your hand) and cook in the pan for 3-5 mins on each side. You can add cheese to the top of each patty during the last minute of cooking. Place cooked patty inside of slider bun with desired toppings.
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    Notes

    • To plate...serve turkey burger sliders with chips, potatoes, and/or a side salad. 
    • Optional toppings: cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, mustard
    • Consider using a potato masher to blend the turkey patty mixture.
    • Don't overwork the meat mixture. Otherwise it may fall apart while cooking.
    • Remember to coat your pan with olive oil or cooking spray so patties don't stick to the pan.
    • FYI, we recommend the King's Hawaiian slider rolls because they're sweet and super soft.
    • Alternative protein options: ground beef, sausage or vegetarian meat substitute
    • Cheese options: American, Swiss, Fontina, Monterey Jack or Havarti.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 202kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 52mg (17%)Sodium: 300mg (13%)Potassium: 171mg (5%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 42IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 18mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. While we are not certified nutritionists, we work with a WordPress-integrated nutrition API to calculate our recipes' ingredient values.

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    Comments

    1. Danna Humphries

      October 23, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      These were DELICIOUS!!! I never knew that turkey could tasts soooo good. My husband and grandkids loved them too. I will definitely make these again and again.

      Reply
      • Marcie Groller

        October 27, 2021 at 7:53 am

        I'm so glad you liked them! Our kids are big fans of these sliders too! Thanks for your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    2. Pam MacDonald

      May 14, 2021 at 7:24 pm

      These look so good. Can I put the meat mixture together, shape the patties and stick them in the freezer? Thanks

      Reply
      • Julie Park

        May 27, 2021 at 9:42 am

        Pam, you can freeze the patties, for sure! But only if that meat wasn't previously frozen. Then, when it's time to cook, thaw the patties and cook them as indicated in the recipe. Thanks for trying them out! -julie

        Reply
    3. Mahnoor Khurram

      February 07, 2021 at 11:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love sliders! These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Marcie Groller

        February 15, 2021 at 9:20 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    4. Nadalie Bardo

      February 06, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      I just love bite-sized anything. These sliders look great!

      Reply
      • Marcie Groller

        February 15, 2021 at 9:20 am

        I do too, thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
    5. Kaeleigh

      February 06, 2021 at 9:27 am

      I've never had turkey burgers but my husband loves them! I'll have to make some for him and try a few bites!

      Reply
      • Marcie Groller

        February 15, 2021 at 9:21 am

        Thanks, Kaeleigh. Let us know how it goes!

        Reply
    6. Brittany Limberakis

      February 05, 2021 at 10:02 am

      Tasty! Sliders can seriously be served at any party or event! So versatile!

      Reply
      • Julie Park

        February 15, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        Thanks for the comment, Brittany! I totally agree. Once this pandemic is over, I'm going to throw a big party with tons of sliders. Lol! -Julie

        Reply
    7. Mimi

      February 05, 2021 at 9:28 am

      Such a yummy idea! I need to make them for the next party I have

      Reply
      • Julie Park

        February 15, 2021 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks Mimi! Yes, these are great for parties because they're small and easy to hold. Plus, our kids all LOVED them. Thanks for visiting our site! -Julie

        Reply

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