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Bacon Turkey Ranch Sliders

The perfect slider for game day or game night!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 8 slider buns
  • 8 thick slices of bacon
  • 12 ounces of roast turkey
  • 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese slices

Garlic Butter

  • 3 tablespoons of butter, melted
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Ranch Slaw Mixture

  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
  • 2 cups of lettuce, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, very thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
  • Place 8 strips of thick sliced bacon onto a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree oven for 12-14 minutes or until crisp
  • While the bacon is cooking, mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter with a clove of finely minced garlic and a teaspoon of dried parsley in a small bowl and set aside for now
  • Transfer the bacon onto a paper towel lined plate, crumble when cool enough to touch and set aside until ready to assemble the slider
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees
  • Open the slider buns or slice them in half lengthwise and arrange the bottom portions in a baking dish or oven safe skillet
  • Top generously with shredded sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon and the turkey slices
  • Add the top buns and brush with melted butter mixture
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are warmed through
  • While the sliders are baking, combine 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sour cream or greek yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives, a few cracks of black pepper and a tablespoon of white vinegar in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of shredded iceberg and 1/4 cup of very finely sliced red onion and toss until everything is combined
  • When the sliders are done, carefully remove the top buns and add the ranch slaw
  • Enjoy immediately