Mini turkey sliders on brioche buns with herbs and rosemary served on a wooden board

Mini Turkey Sliders – Juicy, Flavorful & Easy to Make

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Cute, juicy & packed with flavor

These Mini Turkey Sliders are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make the perfect bite-sized appetizer or mini meal for parties, holidays, game day, or family nights! Made without bacon and without alcohol, this Emma’s Cake Studio version uses perfectly seasoned turkey patties, melty cheese, soft slider buns, and fresh toppings for an irresistible combo. They cook quickly, assemble beautifully, and always disappear fast. Whether you’re serving them on a party board, prepping them ahead for an event, or making them as a fun dinner idea, these sliders are tender, crowd-pleasing, and full of comfort. Small, juicy, and absolutely delicious you’ll want to make them again and again!

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 12 mini sliders

Ingredients List

Turkey Patties

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Slider Assembly

  • 12 mini slider buns
  • 6 slices cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone), cut in halves
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickles (optional)

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just simple kitchen basics:

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Make the patties:
    In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, mustard, and seasonings. Form into 12 small patties.
  2. Cook:
    Heat skillet with a little oil. Cook each patty 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and golden.
  3. Add cheese:
    Place cheese on top and cover 30 seconds to melt.
  4. Prepare buns:
    Lightly toast slider buns for extra flavor.
  5. Assemble sliders:
    Add lettuce, turkey patty, tomato, and optional pickles.
  6. Serve:
    Enjoy warm as a mini dinner or party appetizer!

Pro Tips

  • Don’t over-mix the turkey it keeps patties tender.
  • Add grated onion for extra juiciness.
  • Make ahead: Shape patties and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Freeze-friendly: Cooked patties freeze beautifully for future sliders.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 slider18011g13g9g0g2g