Description
Delight in these adorable pumpkin-shaped sliders that bring a festive flair to any occasion. With fluffy buns cradling juicy fillings enhanced by pumpkin puree, these sliders are perfect for game days, family dinners, or holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns (soft and fluffy)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the ground meat is thawed.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with pumpkin puree and spices until combined.
- Form small patties (about 3 inches wide) resembling pumpkins with indentations on top.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each slider for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- In the last minute of cooking, place cheese slices on top of each slider and cover to melt.
- Assemble sliders in buns and add desired toppings like lettuce or tomato before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg