My hubby has been seeing many recipes and pictures of burgers/ sliders lately and begging me to make some. Knowing I still wanted them healthy, I chose to use my ground turkey recipe for Turkey Meatloaf Muffins and then stuffed them with cheese! It was a winning solution all around. The family liked them and I was happy they weren't going to break my calorie/point budget for the day!
You could easily replace the whole wheat bread crumbs with gluten free if needed.
- 2.5 lb. ground turkey, 93% lean
- 2 eggs
- ¼ c. 1 % milk
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp. garlic, minced
- ½ c. whole wheat bread crumbs
- ½ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ c. mozzarella, shredded
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and combine well.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Using your hands form a ball somewhat smaller than the size of a tennis ball. Make 14-16 depending on size.
- Indent each ball with your thumb and place about 1-2 teaspoons of shredded cheese in each.
- Fold over the edges to cover the cheese so it won't leak out.
- Flatten and lay the sliders on a wire rack over a baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Enjoy on a whole grain bun or top with my [url href="https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/cucumber-feta-relish/" target="_blank" title="Cucumber Feta Relish"]Cucumber Feta Relish[/url]!
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Tiffany
I make this as meatballs (I don't squish them down at all). My entire family loves these, even my 3 picky boys. Thanks for another great recipe.
Brenda
Thanks Tiffany, good to hear, love when the picky ones eat it!
Willa@ArmstrongFamilyFare
These look wonderful! What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Stopping by from Melt In Your Mouth Monday!
Willa
Jan J.
I love this idea! I have never thought to cook burgers like this in the oven with the fat dripping down and I love the cheese in the middle! I can eat it without the bun for low carb and use whole-wheat buns for my kids - I'll be making this very soon! Thanks!