Apple Cheddar Turkey Sliders

Burger Week was a bit of a bust!  I'm sticking with Tacos!  Regardless, these Apple Cheddar Turkey Sliders were delicious and sooo easy.  My advice is to read labels carefully when looking for rolls.  I opted for the King Hawaiian brand honey wheat rolls without reading the label first.  200 calories per roll.  I know you can do better!

Apple Cheddar Turkey Sliders

 

Ingredients:

 

1/2 pound Ground Turkey Breast

4 shakes Smoked Paprika

2 quick shakes Garlic Powder

Big pinch of Kosher Salt

3 grinds black pepper

8 slices of the block (1 oz. each) of light sharp cheddar (I use a block of Cabot brand)

1/2 sweet onion diced & caramelized using olive oil

4 to 6 teaspoons honey mustard

1 granny smith apple, cored and sliced (see pic for thickness)

4 to 6 dinner rolls

 

Directions:  First make the caramelized onions.  In a nonstick skillet, combine 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, one individual packet of sugar in the raw and the diced onions.  Cook on medium heat until onions are brown.  I cooked mine for 20 minutes. In a bowl combine turkey, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Form into 4 to 6 small patties.  Grill the patties in grill pan or in cast iron skillet (that has been sprayed generously with canola or olive oil spray) until well done (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).  Top the burgers with 1 or 2 slices of cheese toward the end of cooking time so it can melt some.  Put 1 patty on a roll, top with onions, apples and honey mustard & enjoy!

 

This one was a winner in my book!  Apple & Cheddar is such a great combination!