Turkey Burger Sliders

5 from 1 vote

Slider rolls spread with Sriracha mayo, filled with a flavorful ground turkey mixture and shredded cheese, are baked to perfection with a buttery everything bagel seasoning. Serve these Turkey Burger Sliders as a fun party snack or pair them with a simple salad for an effortless dinner!

Prep Time13

Cook Time17

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: sliders

Calories: 275kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
¼ cup BBQ sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons Kickin' Cajun Seasoning Mix or a store-bought Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
12 dinner rolls brioche style or sweet Hawaiian
⅓ cup mayonnaise regular or light
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce or to taste
2 cups shredded cheese divided (I used pepper Jack)
2 teaspoons melted butter
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM heat, warm the oil. Add the ground turkey and onion and cook, breaking up the turkey into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Pour off any excess grease from the skillet and return it to the heat. Add the BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, and Cajun seasoning, and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to LOW and cook, stirring occasionally, for a minute or two and then remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a serrated knife to separate the rolls and place the bottom halves of the rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Sriracha. Spread the cut sides of the bottom layer of the rolls with the Sriracha mayo, then sprinkle with half of the cheese in an even layer. Layer the meat mixture over the cheese and top with the remaining cheese. Cover with the top half of the rolls.
Brush the tops of the rolls all over with the melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the everything bagel seasoning. Bake until the cheese is melted and the tops of the rolls are golden and toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the sliders rest for a couple of minutes, then pull them apart or slice them and serve warm.

Notes

Big Batch Sliders: This recipe is a good one to double if you're serving a large group. A large rimmed baking sheet is large enough to hold up to 24 sliders.

Make Ahead Tips: You can prepare the turkey burger mixture up to a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge and let it sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes to take the chill off before you assemble the sliders. If the filling is cold going in to the oven, they'll require a little more time in the oven to heat through.

Ingredient Swaps: Not a fan of ground turkey? Lean ground beef works well too. You can also swap out the pepper Jack for smoked gouda, havarti, sharp cheddar or any cheese you love.

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