Description
Juicy “Cranberry Turkey Sliders” bring holiday magic to miniature sandwiches packed with festive flavors. Crisp buns cradle tender turkey and tangy cranberry sauce, creating perfect bite-sized delights for gatherings where you’ll want seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
Produce and Condiments:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
Bread and Seasoning:
- 12 slider buns
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, diced onions, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Gently mix until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the turkey mixture into 12 small patties, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly sear each patty for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a golden crust.
- Transfer seared patties to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While patties are baking, roughly chop fresh cranberries and mix with cranberry sauce to create a vibrant relish.
- Split slider buns and lightly toast them in the oven during the last 2 minutes of patty cooking.
- Layer each slider bun with a cooked turkey patty, top with shredded cooked turkey, and generously spoon cranberry relish over the meat.
- Serve immediately while patties are warm and buns are crisp.
Notes
- Boost meat moisture by adding a splash of chicken broth or Greek yogurt to the turkey mixture, preventing dry patties.
- Create gluten-free version by swapping breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko for celiac-friendly sliders.
- Prep patties ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape and enhance flavor infusion.
- Experiment with herb variations like sage or rosemary to complement the cranberry’s tangy profile and elevate seasonal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg