Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

¼ white onion, grated or finely diced

4 ounces cello mushrooms, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped

1 tablespoon mayonnaise or full fat Greek yogurt

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons black pepper

Sea salt to taste

16 King’s Hawaiian rolls

6 tablespoons butter, melted (salted or unsalted)

1 head green leaf lettuce

8 pineapple rings

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, diced mushrooms, garlic, mayonnaise, chili powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3: Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Brush the cut sides with melted butter and bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.

Step 4: While the rolls toast, cut the green leaf lettuce into pieces that will fit each slider.

Step 5: Heat a grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil it. Cut pineapple rings in half, sprinkle with ground ginger, and grill for about 3 minutes per side.

Step 6: Add more oil to the pan if needed. Remove the turkey mixture from the fridge and form it into 16 patties, approximately 2 ½ inches wide and 2 inches thick.

Step 7: Cook a few patties on the grill pan for about 4 minutes, then flip and gently press to flatten to about 1 inch thick. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Repeat with remaining patties.

Step 8: Assemble each slider by layering bottom bun, lettuce, turkey patty, grilled pineapple, and top bun.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of turkey with different fat contents for juicier patties.

Grate the onion instead of chopping for a smoother patty texture and moisture.

Add mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to help keep the patties moist and bind them.

Press the patties after flipping to cook them evenly and reduce cooking time.

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; turkey is done at 165°F.

Storage

Store sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Remove pineapple and lettuce before reheating, then add fresh when serving. You can freeze patties either raw or cooked; freezing raw patties on a parchment-lined sheet pan before transferring to a freezer bag helps maintain moisture. Frozen patties can be kept for up to three months.

FAQs

Can I make the turkey patties ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the turkey burger patties up to three days in advance and keep them refrigerated until ready to cook.

What’s the best way to reheat the sliders?

Remove the lettuce and pineapple before reheating the patties and buns in the oven or skillet. Add fresh lettuce and grilled pineapple back to the sliders after reheating for the best texture and flavor.