Granny's Sliders
The kids love these...they fit in their hands just right! Using ground turkey and low sodium soy sauce makes them a bit healthier and I like that.
The kids love these...they fit in their hands just right! Using ground turkey and low sodium soy sauce makes them a bit healthier and I like that.
- Carbohydrate 20.980333333597 g
- Cholesterol 85.5231543416667 mg
- Fat 9.37463310683807 g
- Fiber 2.52366666698269 g
- Protein 20.1868900448309 g
- Saturated Fat 3.17726132826719 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (123g)
- Sodium 393.133802197772 mg
- Sugar 18.4566666666143 g
- Trans Fat 1.36115936024299 g
- Calories 250 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix all ingredients until well blended.
- Form into small patties.
- Spray skillet with cooking spray.
- Cook patties until desired doneness.
- Serve on small hamburger buns or dinner rolls. I use whole wheat dinner rolls.
- Add tomatoes, onions, cheese, pickles, your favorite condiments as desired.
Stretching expensive proteins requires blending leaner meats with higher fat percentages to maintain moisture without adding cost. Combining equal parts ground turkey and ground beef creates a balanced patty where the lean poultry absorbs the rendering fat of the beef during cooking. When forming these small portions, handle the meat mixture minimally and press a slight dimple into the center of each patty to prevent them from swelling into spheres over the heat of the skillet. Cooking requires a preheated heavy cast-iron pan set over medium-high heat for four minutes per side to develop a proper crust. Low-sodium soy sauce acts as a liquid umami booster, replacing expensive bottled marinades while controlling the overall salinity of the blend. Panko breadcrumbs absorb excess moisture from the egg and meat juices, ensuring the patties hold their structural integrity when flipped. Leftover cooked patties store safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, and they can be repurposed easily by crumbling them into morning scrambled eggs or tossing them into grain bowls.
