Making turkey sliders for dinner is so much fun. These pesto turkey sliders are a great meal prep recipe as well. They hold up well for leftover throughout the week and you can serve them up for parties and events. This versatile recipe will be a fast favorite for the whole family.
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Pesto Turkey Sliders
You can make this recipe quickly and easily…do not worry, you don't have to make homemade pesto for these turkey sliders. I used store bought pesto. It's an easy alternative. If you have a great pesto recipe that you love to make, feel free to sub it in for the store-bought stuff!
What do you need to make pesto turkey sliders?
- pesto
- 1 egg
- quick-cooking oatmeal
- 93% lean ground turkey
- sliced mozzarella cheese
- slider buns
Can I use a different kind of cheese?
Yes! Mozzarella was a great option, but Swiss or provolone would be good choices as well. You can use whatever you have on hand or whatever your family enjoys!
Do I have to make these with pesto?
If you don't like pesto or if it's the only thing you don't have on hand I wouldn't rush out to buy some. There is only 2 Tbsp included in the recipe so it's not an overwhelming flavor in these turkey sliders. If you are really opposed to the pesto flavor just skip it. It won't impact the recipe enough to justify missing out on these sliders altogether!
How to make turkey sliders:
- Mix first three ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add in ground turkey and mix with your hands.
- Form slider-sized patties
- Cook on a nonstick pan or griddle for a total of about 14 minutes, turning approximately every 4 minutes.
- Add cheese on top and cook for one more minute.
Can I prep these turkey sliders in advance?
You can definitely prep these turkey sliders in advance. They're perfect to heat up for a quick dinner or for lunches throughout the week. I love having a batch on hand for the summer when the kids can put them together on their own for lunches. These also travel well for when we have swim meets and practices.
Other great dinner recipes to try:
Here are some other awesome dinner recipes that you can try out! Dinner is usually the one meal of the day that I can be sure everyone will be eating the same thing so I shoot for easy recipes that are wholesome and delicious with enough of a twist that we don't get bored of them! Here are some of my favorites right now:
- Creamy Baked Mushroom and Artichoke Chicken
- Simple Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
- Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
- Cilantro Lime Beef Fajitas on the Grill
Printable Pesto Turkey Sliders Recipe:
Pesto Turkey Sliders
The whole family will love these tasty Pesto Ground Turkey Sliders.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons pesto, plus extra if you want to use it as a topping
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
- 16 oz ground turkey – 93% lean
- 8 mozzarella cheese slices
- 8 slider buns
Instructions
- Mix first three ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add in ground turkey and mix with your hands.
- Form slider-sized patties
- Cook on a nonstick griddle or pan for a total of about 14 minutes, turning approximately every 4 minutes.
- Add cheese on top and cook for one more minute.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 428Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 529mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 35g
