Description
Baked Turkey and Cranberry Sliders are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground turkey, zesty cranberry sauce, and melty cheese nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or weeknight dinners, these sliders make entertaining effortless and delicious. With their golden-brown tops and mouthwatering flavors, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned (about 7-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cooked turkey with cranberry sauce and fresh herbs.
- Slice slider buns in half horizontally. Layer the turkey mixture and cheddar cheese on the bottom halves of the buns before placing the tops back on.
- Arrange sliders in the greased baking dish and cover loosely with foil. Bake for 15 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg