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Easy Baked Cranberry Turkey Sliders recipe 01

Cranberry Turkey Sliders are a crowd-pleasing twist
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These Cranberry Turkey Sliders are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy—ideal for holiday gatherings, game day, or a cozy family dinner! Juicy turkey patties infused with cranberry sauce, topped with melty Havarti cheese, and finished with a buttery poppy seed glaze, these sliders are easy to make and impossible to resist.

Ingredients

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For the Turkey Patties:

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean for best texture)
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or no-sugar-added)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or panko)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Assembly:

  • 8 slider buns (whole wheat or brioche)
  • 8 slices Havarti cheese (or Swiss for a sharper taste)

For the Poppy Seed Topping:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Turkey Mixture

  • In a bowl, combine ground turkey, cranberry sauce, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix gently (don’t overwork the meat).

3️⃣ Form & Bake the Patties

  • Shape into 8 small patties (size of slider buns).
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

4️⃣ Prepare the Poppy Seed Topping

  • Mix melted butter, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds in a bowl.

5️⃣ Assemble the Sliders

  • Top each patty with Havarti cheese and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt.
  • Place patties on bun bottoms, drizzle poppy seed mix on tops, and assemble.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

  • Best served warm—great with a side of sweet potato fries or salad.

Notes

🍗 Don’t overmix – Keeps the patties tender.
🍗 Use a cookie scoop – For evenly sized sliders.
🍗 Make ahead – Prep patties and refrigerate before baking.
🍗 Toast the buns – Adds extra crunch!

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