Basil Turkey Sliders

By cwyorkiex3

Ingredients

• For Sliders:
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• One 1-ounce package fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise, recipe follows
• 18 buttered and toasted slider buns
• Shredded lettuce
• Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained well
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat.



In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the mayonnaise, stirring to combine. Shape the mixture into eighteen 2-inch-size patties.



When the skillet is hot, add the turkey sliders in batches, and cook until done all the way through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Spread desired amount of Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise onto the buns. Top the bottom halves of the buns with desired amount of shredded lettuce. Top each with 1 turkey slider. Cover with the top halves of the buns. Serve immediately.


For Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and garlic. Stir in the peppers and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.