Description
Turkey Cheese Sliders are a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe featuring juicy ground turkey patties mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop and served with a tangy mayonnaise-Dijon mustard sauce on toasted slider buns, these sliders make a delicious party appetizer or meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Patties
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Toppings
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 12 slider buns
- Butter, for toasting buns
- Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
- Tomato slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix ground turkey, chopped onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined but not overmixed.
- Add Binders: Stir in breadcrumbs and beaten egg until just combined, allowing for a slightly lumpy texture in the mixture.
- Incorporate Cheese: Fold in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses gently, reserving the remaining cheese for topping later.
- Portion Patties: Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions using a kitchen scale for even sizes.
- Shape Patties: Form each portion into a 3-inch diameter, 1/2-inch thick patty.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Patties: Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Avoid pressing down on patties during cooking to retain juiciness.
- Drain Patties: Remove cooked patties and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Toast Buns: Lightly butter the slider buns and toast them in a pan until golden brown.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread the mayonnaise-Dijon sauce on the bottom halves of the buns.
- Add Fillings: Top the sauced bun bottoms with a turkey patty, sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheeses, and optionally add lettuce leaves and tomato slices.
- Serve: Place the top bun halves on each slider and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for even portion sizes to ensure consistent cooking.
- Do not press down on patties while cooking to keep them juicy.
- Optionally add lettuce and tomato slices for extra freshness and texture.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee patties are fully cooked.
- Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for balanced flavor and meltiness.
