Can I use chicken instead?

Yes. Ground chicken works very similarly here.

That depends on your buffalo sauce, so use one you already know you like.

Baked mini sandwiches with buffalo turkey and melted cheese

Buffalo Turkey Sliders

Name: Buffalo Turkey Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 sliders
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1/3 cup buffalo sauce; 12 slider buns; 6 slices provolone or mozzarella; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

12 sliders

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget

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Buffalo Turkey Sliders

Baked mini sandwiches with buffalo turkey and melted cheese

Baked slider buns filled with buffalo-style turkey, melty cheese, and buttery tops for a game-day tray that disappears fast.

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Budget $

Cost

Sarah Chen

November 20, 2025(Updated April 12, 2026)

Sliders are one of the easiest ways to make food feel party-ready without doing individual assembly all night. Buffalo turkey gives you familiar game-day flavor with slightly less heaviness than a beef version.

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
12 slider buns
6 slices provolone or mozzarella
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp chopped parsley

PrecisionUtility

Test Kitchen Pick

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Why a thermometer helps here

This is the kind of recipe where doneness changes the result fast. A quick thermometer helps you pull it at the right moment instead of guessing.

The easiest upgrade here is accuracy, not another pan.

Makes doneness more repeatable
Helps avoid dry or overcooked protein

If you cook meat or fish regularly, an instant-read thermometer gets used constantly.

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Instructions

1
Brown the turkey in a skillet and stir in the buffalo sauce.
2
Slice the slider buns as a sheet and place the bottom half in a baking dish.
3
Top with the turkey mixture and cheese, then add the top buns.
4
Brush the tops with butter and parsley.
5
Bake until the cheese melts and the tops are lightly golden.

Serving Suggestions

Ways to Serve This Dish

Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor

Substitutions

Ground turkeyShredded cooked chicken

Shredded chicken makes the sliders even easier if you have leftovers

ProvoloneCheddar

Cheddar makes the sliders sharper and a little more pub-style

Tips & Storage

Pro Tips

Serve with ranch or blue cheese on the side instead of baking it in.
Hawaiian rolls make the sliders especially crowd-friendly.

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat in the oven until warm and crisped again.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 sliders) · 6 servings

Calories340

LowModerateHigh

A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet

Protein20g

Carbohydrates24g

Fat18g

Fiber1g

Sugar5g

Sodium620mg

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken instead?: Yes. Ground chicken works very similarly here.
Are they spicy?: That depends on your buffalo sauce, so use one you already know you like.

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About Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.

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