Ground Turkey Burger Sliders (Easy 30-minute Recipe)

Ground turkey sliders on a wooden cutting board.

5 from 4 votes

Ground Turkey Burger Sliders (Easy 30-minute Recipe)

Ground Turkey Sliders are the ultimate solution for an easy everyday meal, game day, or burger night. These delicious mini burgers take 30 minutes to make from start to finish, making this an easy recipe for weeknights or a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next party.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Keyword: ground turkey sliders, ground turkey mini burgers, mini turkey burgers, turkey burger sliders, mini turkey burger sliders

Servings: sliders

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Donna Poirier

Equipment

2 baking sheets
parchment paper
medium bowl
measuring cups and spoons
spatula
meat thermometer

Ingredients

Turkey Sliders

1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
8 mini burger buns brioche-style or Hawaiian sweet rolls

Condiments

2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (3-inch by 3-inch slices) each slice cut into quarters
½ cup barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
½ cup red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Heat oven. Adjust one oven rack to the middle of the oven and the second oven rack to the bottom, and heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Prepare baking sheets. You will need two baking sheets. Line one sheet with parchment paper (for the meat so it doesn't stick), and the other will be for the buns.
Step 3: Season ground turkey. Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, spices, and salt in a medium bowl.
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey, ½ cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Step 4: Form burgers. Divide the meat into eight equal-sized patties (about 2.3 ounces each). Form each portion into a ball and flatten it with the palm of your hand so that it measures 3 inches wide and is about ½ inch thick. Place on the parchment paper.
Step 5: Bake. Bake in the middle of the oven for 10-12 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a meat thermometer.
Step 6: Toast Buns. Meanwhile, separate the buns and lay them cut side up on the other baking sheet. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 5 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don't burn. Tip: Add the buns to the oven when there are 5 minutes left to the total cooking time of the burgers. That way, everything comes out of the oven at the same time.
8 mini burger buns
Step 7: Serve. When the burgers come out of the oven, lay a slice of cheese on top of the hot burger, add the barbecue sauce and onions (or condiments of choice), and serve with potato chips, onion rings, or sweet potato fries 😋
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (3-inch by 3-inch slices), ½ cup barbecue sauce, ½ cup red onion

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature of the mini burgers. Turkey is cooked to a food-safe temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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