Sliders with Turkey and Avocado

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons onion, finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• 4 slices cheddar cheese, halved
• 12 slider buns
• 1 cup baby lettuce leaves
• 12 slices tomato
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, minced onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into small patties about 2.5 inches wide.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and lime juice; set aside.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches, 4 to 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   4:00 · Cook patties per side
5. 5

   During the last minute of cooking, place a half-slice of cheddar on each patty and cover the skillet to melt.

   1:00 · Melt cheese
6. 6

   Toast the slider buns lightly in a dry skillet or under the broiler, about 1 minute, until golden.

   1:00 · Toast buns
7. 7

   Spread the lime mayonnaise on the bottom buns, then layer with lettuce, a tomato slice, a turkey patty, and avocado slices.

8. 8

   Top with the bun lids and serve warm.