Barbecue Turkey Meatball Sliders

Health score
1%
Barbecue Turkey Meatball Sliders
45 min.
34
160kcal

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If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is both delicious and easy to prepare, look no further than these Barbecue Turkey Meatball Sliders! Perfect for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to festive parties, these sliders are a savory twist on traditional meatballs, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.

Made with lean ground turkey and a blend of fresh ingredients, these meatballs are both nutritious and satisfying. The addition of fresh parsley and garlic gives them an aromatic quality, while the barbecue sauce adds a tangy sweetness that melts into the tender turkey. Each slider is nestled into a soft party-size potato roll, ideal for holding all that juicy goodness.

With just 160 calories per serving, these sliders are a guilt-free way to indulge in comfort food. They’re also perfect for meal prep. You can make a large batch, freeze them, and have a quick and satisfying meal or snack ready whenever the craving hits. When it’s time to serve, simply broil the meatballs and sandwich them in rolls with a drizzle of your favorite barbecue sauce—it's that easy!

Whether you're hosting a game day party, a summer barbecue, or just a casual weeknight dinner, these Barbecue Turkey Meatball Sliders are sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 34 servings barbecue sauce (your choice)
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove finely minced
  • 1.5 pounds pd of ground turkey lean
  • 34 servings potato buns (or bread)
  • 34 servings salt and pepper 
  •  spring onion finely chopped
  • balls turkey meat light (recipe above)
  • 34 servings vegetable oil for baking sheet
  • slices sandwich bread whole-wheat
  • 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Pulse the bread in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
  2. Mix bread in a bowl with the milk.
  3. Let stand at least five minutes.
  4. Combine the turkey, scallions, garlic, parsley, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  5. Add breadcrumb mixture, mix together gently with a fork.
  6. Form mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Freeze meatballs on a baking sheet for two hours, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.
  7. Mini Barbecue Meatball Sliders
  8. Adapted from Everyday Food magazine.
  9. Broil the meatballs on a well-oiled baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes, until cooked through. Put one meatball inside each roll, and top with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein13.21%
Fat81.4%
Carbs5.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.08
Glycemic Load
0.84
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.2013043489145%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.2kcal
8.01%
Fat:14.71g
22.63%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.57%
Carbohydrates:2.19g
0.73%
Net Carbohydrates:2.07g
0.75%
Sugar:0.66g
0.74%
Cholesterol:16.71mg
5.57%
Sodium:231.34mg
10.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.37g
10.74%
Vitamin K:31.83µg
30.32%
Vitamin B3:2.12mg
10.62%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.06%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
7.97%
Selenium:5.47µg
7.82%
Phosphorus:53.7mg
5.37%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.73%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.39%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.22%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.15%
Potassium:73.7mg
2.11%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.09%
Iron:0.33mg
1.85%
Folate:7.3µg
1.83%
Magnesium:7.31mg
1.83%
Calcium:12.97mg
1.3%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.08%