Description
Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a delightful fusion of savory turkey and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for transforming holiday leftovers into a mouthwatering meal. These sliders are not only easy to make but also visually appealing, making them ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these flavorful bites that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 soft slider buns
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with salt and pepper until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into four slider-sized patties about ¼ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with cranberry sauce and cheese, covering briefly to melt the cheese.
- Assemble sliders by spreading mayonnaise or Greek yogurt on buns, layering with spinach/arugula, followed by the turkey patty and additional cranberry sauce if desired.
- Serve with crispy sweet potato fries or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg