Description
Juicy, cheesy ground turkey sliders baked on soft Hawaiian rolls with a buttery sesame topping—perfect for game day or an easy family weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 lb ground turkey
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp fish sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce/coconut aminos)
2 1/2 tbsp ketchup
12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
6 slices American cheese
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tbsp butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–5 minutes until softened.
3. Add ground turkey, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in fish sauce and ketchup. Cook 1 minute, then remove from heat.
5. Slice slider buns in half horizontally (keep attached if possible). Place bottom halves in the baking dish.
6. Spread turkey mixture evenly over buns. Layer American cheese slices, then sprinkle cheddar over top.
7. Place top buns on. Mix melted butter with sesame seeds and brush over bun tops.
8. Cover loosely with foil and bake 15 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake 8–10 minutes more until tops are golden and cheese is fully melted.
10. Rest 5 minutes, slice into sliders, and serve warm.
Notes
Fish sauce adds savory depth but can be swapped with soy sauce or coconut aminos.
For extra moisture, avoid overcooking the turkey before baking.
Make-ahead: assemble up to 8 hours ahead, cover, refrigerate, and bake when ready (add 3–5 minutes if cold).
Storage: refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat at 325°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg