Pickle Sliders
If you're hosting a summer party or cookout this year, why not bring something new to the table. These easy Pickle Sliders are super easy to prepare and offer an alternative to the typical slider, which will please your gluten free friends and pickle lovers alike. Whether you're getting ready for a 4th of July party or making something special for Dad's day, this easy slider recipe is sure to make the day a little more memorable. Mini turkey burgers sit between two pickle slices, along with Cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomato, and a bit of lettuce. Since these little guys don't use any bread, you can enjoy more than one of these without getting too full. Enjoy your summer BBQ with this easy snack!
NotesNote: You can use ground beef or ground chicken in these slider patties.
Yields18 sliders (depending on the size of the pickles used)
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time8 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 slice Cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- 1 jar of pickle slices
- Torn lettuce leaves and sliced cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
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In a medium bowl mix the ground turkey, panko, egg, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small patties.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 minutes on one side then flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Add the cheese slices, cover with a lid and until the cheese melts about 1-2 minutes.
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Place pickles on a tray lined with paper towels to drain.
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Assemble sliders by topping each pickle slice (for as many patties as you have) with a piece of lettuce, tomato slice, patty and top with another pickle slice. Place a toothpick to hold together, optional.