Description
Savory Thanksgiving Sliders are a delightful twist on traditional holiday flavors, featuring tender ground turkey, sweet caramelized onions, and sharp cheddar cheese tucked between soft slider buns. Perfect for festive gatherings, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests and bring everyone together around the table. With a hint of cranberry sauce adding sweetness and moisture, each slider captures the essence of Thanksgiving in every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place slider buns on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes until warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme for 7-10 minutes until browned.
- In another pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat, add sliced onions, and cook for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
- Assemble sliders by layering turkey, onions, cheese, and cranberry sauce on each bun before topping with the other half.
- Return assembled sliders to the oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg