Description
A delightful twist on the traditional turkey dish, these Turkey Cranberry Sliders combine moist turkey with sweet-tart cranberry sauce in a buttery roll, making them a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 slider rolls (buttery, brioche, or pretzel buns)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or sage)
- 1/2 cup sautéed onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Lettuce or spinach for serving
Instructions
- Finely chop onions and mince garlic, then sauté in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs, and cook until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes).
- Fold in cranberry sauce and let simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Slice rolls in half, place turkey mixture on bottom buns, and add lettuce or spinach before capping with top buns.
- Serve warm, optionally toasted, with extra cranberry sauce on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to mix in different spices or adjust the herbs to your liking. Don’t overfill the sliders for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: turkey sliders, cranberry sauce, festive appetizer, comfort food, family recipe