Fully Loaded Tex-Mex Turkey Burger Sliders
Coming up with something special for your barbecue can be a daunting task. These fully loaded Tex-Mex turkey sliders are piled high with personality and a fiesta of southwestern flavors in one spectacular hand-held package.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces ground turkey about 1 ½ pounds
- 4 teaspoons Southwest chipotle seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1 8-oz container salsa, drained
- 1 8-oz container guacamole
- 8 slider buns split
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- PREHEAT GRILL: Preheat a grill to high heat, about 450°F.
- FORM PATTIES: Divide 24 ounces ground turkey into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Shape into patties slightly larger than the slider buns and press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
- SEASON PATTIES: Sprinkle the patties evenly with 4 teaspoons Southwest chipotle seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Gently press the seasoning into all sides of the patties.
- GRILL BURGERS: Place patties on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly charred. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- ADD CHEESE: During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese over each patty and close the grill lid until melted.
- TOAST BUNS: Spread the cut sides of the slider buns with the softened butter. Place buns butter-side down on the grill and toast for about 1 minute until golden.
- ASSEMBLE SLIDERS: Spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons guacamole on the bottom buns. Place the cheeseburger patties on top, then spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons drained salsa over each burger.
- SERVE: Place the top buns on and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Patties can be formed up to 1 day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Storage: Store leftover cooked sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat patties in a skillet over medium heat or in a 325°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until warmed through.
Freezing: Raw patties can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
Ingredient Tip: Draining the salsa prevents the buns from getting soggy while still delivering fresh Tex-Mex flavor.
TSRI Tip: I highly recommend using our Favorite Salsa and Best Ever Guacamole (Chipotle Copycat) instead of store-bought versions. The fresh flavor makes these sliders absolutely irresistible.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 288cal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 412mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg