Touchdown Turkey Burger Sliders with Pickle (Printable)
Seasoned ground turkey patties topped with pickles, lettuce, and tomato on soft slider buns. Perfect for game day entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1 pound ground turkey, 93% lean
02 - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Assembly
10 - 12 slider buns
11 - 12 dill or bread-and-butter pickle slices
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon yellow or Dijon mustard
14 - 6 romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves, halved
15 - 6 cherry tomatoes, sliced (optional)
16 - 6 cheddar cheese slices, halved (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tender patties.
02 - Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a patty approximately 2 inches wide. Place on a prepared surface.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
04 - Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a warm plate.
05 - While patties cook, whisk together mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Lightly toast the slider buns if desired for enhanced texture and flavor.
07 - Spread a thin layer of the mayo-mustard mixture on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty, cheese slice if using, pickle slice, and tomato slice if using.
08 - Top with the upper bun and secure with a toothpick if needed. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These sliders strike that perfect balance between feeling indulgent while secretly being lighter than beef burgers, so you can enjoy a second without the guilt.
- The combination of juicy turkey, tangy pickles, and that special mayo-mustard spread creates layers of flavor that make people wonder what your secret ingredient is.
02 -
- The patties will shrink while cooking, so make them slightly larger than your buns to ensure perfect coverage in the finished slider.
- Toasting the buns creates a barrier that prevents them from getting soggy, a game-changer I discovered after serving sadly damp sliders at my first tailgate party.
03 -
- Chill the shaped patties for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart in the pan.
- If serving a large crowd, keep cooked sliders warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet rather than letting them sit at room temperature, which maintains their juiciness without overcooking.