Pesto Turkey Sliders
These turkey sliders are the perfect game day appetizer! Pesto mixed in with the turkey keeps it juicy and flavorful and these are baked with a layer of marinara and cheese. Serve it on a toasted slider roll and you are in business!
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
Ingredients
Turkey Slider Mixture:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup pesto, store-bought is fine
- ¼ cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Slider Basics:
- 12 slider buns, potato or brioche is best
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, divided
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- ¼ cup marinara sauce, divided
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450˚F. In a medium bowl, combine slider mixture - turkey, breadcrumbs, pesto, and spices. Mix well.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray it with nonstick spray. Divide slider mixture into 12 even patties. Each one should be about 2 tablespoons. Press them into patty shapes, not balls.
- Bake the sliders at 450˚F for 12-15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 170˚F.
- Meanwhile, cut slider buns in half and place them cut side up on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for five minutes.
- When sliders are done, top each with a teaspoon of marinara and a handful of grated cheese. Return to the oven for a few minutes.
- When buns are toasted, smear the bottom bun with a small amount of mayo (1 teaspoon). Top with a basil leaf.
- When sliders are done, remove and place a slider on each prepared bun. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3mg