Description
Cranberry turkey sliders bring festive flavors to classic mini sandwiches with a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Crisp bread, tender turkey, and tangy cranberry sauce create an irresistible bite-sized treat you’ll crave at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
Produce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 green onions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Binding and Topping:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 mini slider buns
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, cut into quarters
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped bacon, dried cranberries, minced green onions, and minced garlic, creating a robust flavor foundation for the sliders.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mixture, gently folding the ingredients to ensure even distribution without overworking the meat.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs and beaten egg into the turkey mixture, using a light touch to bind the ingredients while maintaining a tender texture.
- Form the mixture into 8 compact, uniform patties, making sure they are slightly smaller than the slider buns to allow for slight shrinkage during cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 375°F.
- Carefully place the turkey patties in the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the final minute of cooking, top each patty with a quarter slice of Swiss cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
- While patties rest briefly, lightly toast the slider buns for added texture and warmth.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading a thin layer of cranberry sauce on the bottom bun, placing the cheese-topped turkey patty, and completing with the top bun.
- Serve immediately while the patties are hot and the cheese is melted, offering a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by experimenting with ground chicken or a mix of turkey and pork for varied flavor profiles.
- Incorporate finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to add extra crunch and depth to the slider patties.
- Keep patties uniform in size by using a small ice cream scoop or measuring cup for consistent cooking and presentation.
- Prevent dry sliders by avoiding overmixing the meat and using fresh, high-quality ground turkey with some fat content for moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg