Healthy and Easy Burger Sliders

November 26, 2024

Ever wish sliders could be the perfect mix of indulgent and healthy? These baked beauties are here to grant that wish. With lean patties sized for ultimate convenience, melty fat-free cheese, and a medley of flavorful condiments, they’re your all-in-one ticket to a party in your mouth. Oh, and the garlic butter topping? It’s the crown jewel that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds—just remember to grab one for yourself first!


Ingredients

  • 1 pack of 12 dinner rolls (arranged in a 4×3 layout)
  • 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices fat-free cheese (cut to fit slider patties)
  • Condiments (choose 4 for variety): ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, hummus, guacamole, sriracha mayo, or pesto
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or butter substitute)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • Cheeseburger Sliders

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Patties:
    • In a bowl, mix ground meat with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a long rectangle that’s 3 rolls wide by 1 roll tall.
  2. Cook the Patties:
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each patty until browned and fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Assemble the Sliders:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Slice the rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • Arrange the patties on top, aligning each one to cover three rolls.
    • Add a dollop of a different condiment on each roll section, then top with fat-free cheese slices.
  4. Top It Off:
    • Place the top halves of the rolls over the patties.
    • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic and parsley. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
  5. Bake:
    • Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to toast the tops.
  6. Serve:
    • Let cool slightly, then cut into individual sliders along the roll seams.

Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe by Tasty


Nutrition (per slider)

  • Calories: ~150
  • Protein: ~12g
  • Fat: ~3g
  • Carbs: ~20g
  • Fiber: ~1g