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Turkey & Cheese Sliders

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Turkey and Cheese Sliders are a quick and delightful weeknight meal, featuring lean ground turkey and melty cheese on whole grain buns, enhanced with a homemade honey mustard sauce for a tangy-sweet flavor boost.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 spatula or kitchen spoon
  • 1 9X13 baking dish or other baking dish the slider buns will fit in
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

For the Sliders

  • 12 mini whole wheat slider buns
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 slices of cheddar cheese or your preferred cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
  • Pickles, lettuce, and tomato slices optional

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise optional for extra creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional for a tangy kick
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise (if using), and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the cooked turkey over the buns. Drizzle or spread a little honey mustard sauce over the turkey. Top each with a slice of cheese, then place the top halves of the buns over the cheese.
  • Optional: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with Dijon mustard. Brush the tops of the buns with the butter mixture, then sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  • Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are warmed through.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve with extra honey mustard sauce on the side and add pickles, lettuce, and tomato slices if desired.

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Notes

Nutritional Info per serving as written:
Calories: 463 
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 39g 
Protein: 35g
Course: dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy, kid-friendly, quick and easy, slider, weeknight
Servings: 6
Calories: 463kcal