Spinach Turkey Sliders Recipes

TURKEY & SPINACH SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine all ingredients for aioli in a small bowl, mix well and cover; set aside in refrigerator until burgers are done.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for burgers (except the arugula and rolls) and mix well with hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
• Shape into small patties; cook over medium heat in a skillet until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. (These can also be made an a counter top grill, about 4 minutes total.).
• While burgers are cooking, place sliced rolls cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 3-4 minutes, until lightly toasted.
• Assemble sliders: for each slider, spread aioli on both cut sides of a pretzel roll. Place a patty and arugula the bottom half of the roll, then top with other half of roll.

TURKEY BURGER SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a medium-sized bowl, add the ground turkey, minced garlic, onion powder, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and chopped spinach. Mix well with a spoon or clean hands.
• Form 8 slider patties with the chopped spinach and ground turkey. Transfer to a large plate. Wrap the plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes or overnight. (This process is not necessary, but will prevent the patties from falling apart during cooking.)
• Preheat a gas grill or cast iron skillet. Grill the sliders over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the burgers reach 165 degrees F.
• Deck-out your spinach and turkey burger sliders with your favorite toppings (tomato, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mustard, etc.) and serve hot.

SPINACH-TURKEY SLIDERS

Steps:

• Chop 3 cups of the spinach. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until wilted. Drain, if necessary.
• In large bowl, mix turkey, wilted spinach, 2 tablespoons of the pesto and the pepper. Shape mixture into 12 patties, 1/4 inch thick.
• In same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add 6 of the patties; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Remove patties from skillet to platter; sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons cheese. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil, 6 patties and cheese.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining 2 tablespoons pesto.
• For each slider, spread 2 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture on bun bottom. Top with burger and remaining spinach; cover with bun top.

TURKEY SPINACH SLIDERS

Steps:

• Combine spinach, scallions, garlic, turkey, and cumin in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, mix gently just to combine. Form turkey mixture into twelve 1/2"-thick patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, cook patties until golden brown and cooked through (resist the temptation to press down on patties with your spatula while cooking), about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Serve turkey-spinach patties on buns with mayonnaise, onion, and pickles.
• DO AHEAD: Patties can be formed 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before cooking.