Sweet and Sassy Turkey Sliders Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sassy Turkey Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces ground turkey; ½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning; 24 dinner rolls (I used King Hawaiian.); 2 medium size red onions, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (10 ounce) jar blackberry all-fruit spread or 1 (10 ounce) jar blackberry jam, seedless; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon liquid smoke; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 5 serrano peppers, finely chopped

Servings: persons

12 ounces ground turkey
½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
24 dinner rolls (I used King Hawaiian.)
2 medium size red onions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (10 ounce) jar blackberry all-fruit spread or 1 (10 ounce) jar blackberry jam, seedless
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoons tomato paste
5 serrano peppers, finely chopped

1
Mix all ingredients for the burgers together.
2
Form into 24 equal patties.
3
Place on top of a broiler pan so any fat will fall through.
4
Baste with Sassy Sauce and bake at 375 degrees for about 5 to 6 minutes.
5
Turn, baste and cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
6
To caramelize the onions, place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Mix well and place in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes, stirring once or twice.
8
To prepare the sauce, In a medium size saucepan combine the jam, balsamic vinegar, liquid smoke, tomato paste and peppers.
9
Cook over medium heat until jam has melted.
10
Reduce slightly, divide the sauce in half and use half to baste burgers.
11
The remaining half will be used as a dressing for the sliders.
12
Please note: If the sauce becomes to thick during standing, stir in a small amount of water and reheat.
13
To assemble sliders: Split dinner rolls in half, top each with a burger, caramelized onions and a teaspoon or so of the reserved sauce.

326

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces ground turkey, ½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sassy Turkey Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet and Sassy Turkey Sliders

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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