Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Cranberry Turkey Sliders. Juicy ground turkey pairs perfectly with tangy cranberry sauce and melty Swiss cheese, all nestled in soft slider buns. Ideal for game night or holiday gatherings, these sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 slider buns (soft and slightly sweet)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches wide.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and cook each patty for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- During the last minute of cooking, spoon cranberry sauce over each patty and top with Swiss cheese. Cover to melt the cheese.
- Assemble sliders by placing spinach on the bottom bun, adding the cheesy turkey patty, and topping with onions and pickles if desired.
- Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping turkey for chicken or incorporating herbs like sage or rosemary. To enhance creaminess, try adding a slice of brie on top before serving.