Turkey Burger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls : Cooking With Bliss

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These turkey burger sliders are made with succulent turkey patties, melted mozzarella and toasted Hawaiian rolls brushed with an Italian-infused oil blend. They're small but mighty and simply irresistible.

Whether you're craving a quick and easy weeknight dinner or planning your next gathering, these turkey sliders are a must try. They're versatile and can be easily adapted to cater to everyone's taste buds by effortlessly mixing-and-matching different toppings.

This recipe pairs well with a side of crispy seasoned fries or a Fresh Spring Mix Salad.

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Ingredients
How to Make Turkey Burger Sliders
Substitutions
Variations
Storage and Reheat
Top tips
FAQs
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Ingredients

Here's everything you need to whip up these Hawaiian roll slider.

Ground turkey (85% lean, 15% fat)
Hawaiian rolls
Avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dried parsley
Dried thyme
Smoked paprika
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Kosher salt
Italian seasoning
Black pepper

See recipe card below for quantities.

How to Make Turkey Burger Sliders

Let's dive in and make mini turkey burgers. With these step-by-step instructions you'll find that they're quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Combine seasoning or use your favorite store-bought Cajun seasoning.
Toss seasoning over ground turkey meat.
Use your hand to gently mix until seasoning is evenly distributed.

Evenly divide the ground meat and form into small patties.

Place the patties in a hot skillet.
Add the cheese and remove the patties from the skillet after the cheese melts.

Use a knife to cut open the Hawaiian rolls.
Place a cooked turkey patty between each roll creating a sandwich.
Brush the top of the roll with the Italian-herb oil blend.
Place in a preheated 375 degree oven for a few minutes or until the roll is slightly toasted.

Substitutions

Feel free to substitute ground turkey for ground beef or chicken.

By the way, opt for ground turkey with the highest fat content. I always buy ground turkey that's 85% lean - 15% fat. But, if this option isn't available, go for ground turkey that's 93% lean. The higher the fat, the more flavorful. I never buy extra lean or 99% fat free.

Variations

Let's talk about some tasty topping for turkey sliders. While these mini burgers are already delicious on their own, you can also enjoy them with your favorite burger toppings or dipping sauce.

Some suggestions for toppings are shredded lettuce, grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, and for dipping sauces, ketchup or ranch, BBQ sauce.

Storage and Reheat

Store

To keep your turkey burger sliders fresh, store them in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid or in ziploc bags.

Reheat

To reheat, wrap your sliders in foil and place in a 375 degree preheated oven until your burger is warm throughout and the cheese is melty.

Top tips

Ground turkey is lean, and it needs a little fat added to create a moist texture. Add in a tablespoon of avocado oil, either extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil to the ground meat before cooking. This added fat makes for a tastier and much juicy burger.
Hawaiian slider buns, Hawaiian dinner rolls, or regular slider buns are great options for this recipe. Hawaiian slider buns are not always easy to find, so if I happen to go to the grocery store and see them I just buy a pack and freeze them.
When the internal temperature of your turkey patties reach 165 degrees F, they're done. To prevent them tasting dry, do not overcook them.
Do not be afraid to season your patties generously.
When mixing the seasoning into the ground meat, do not over-mix just mix until the seasoning is evenly distributed through the meat.

FAQs

What can I add to ground turkey to keep it moist?

You can add minced onion and/or minced spinach. Don't worry the spinach will not overpower your patty at all. You can also add a tablespoon of avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, or grapeseed oil to the ground turkey before cooking it. Another option is to mix in some plan Greek yogurt before you cook the patty.

How do you add flavor to ground turkey?

You add flavorful by seasoning your turkey meat generously with a combination of complimentary spices and seasoning. Some suggestions are kosher salt which is a must along with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, fresh or dried herbs, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce.

How do you keep turkey burgers from drying out?

Add fat to the ground turkey before you form into patties such as avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, or grapeseed oil. Also, while pan-frying your turkey burger patties in oil on top of the stove, spoon the pan juices over each patty multiple times toward the end of the cooking time to ensure that your patties stay moist.

How do you keep sliders warm?

Sliders are best when served immediately while the cheese is melted and gooey. However, if serving a crowd, turkey sliders can be kept warm in one of 3 ways: 1) Keep them in the baking dish as I do and cover them with foil paper until ready to serve; 2) Keep them in the baking dish and lower the oven to 275 to 300 degrees; 3) Place in a chafing dish and cover.

What cheese goes with turkey?

There are many different cheeses that go great with turkey sliders. I prefer hard cheeses as they hold their shape, melt really well, and has a gooey texture unlike feta or blue cheese which tends to crumble. My favorite hard cheeses are mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, white cheddar, yellow cheddar, and Havarti.

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Turkey Burger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls