Description
Get ready to impress with these adorable pumpkin-shaped sliders! Perfect for any autumn gathering, these delightful bites feature a savory blend of ground meat, pumpkin puree, and gooey cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and fun to serve, they will add a whimsical touch to your table while delivering comfort food flavors that everyone loves. Whether it’s game night or a potluck, these sliders are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 slider buns
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, pumpkin puree, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- With damp hands, form the mixture into small balls and gently flatten into patties about two inches wide.
- Make an indentation in each patty and place a cube of cheddar cheese inside before sealing the edges.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Toast slider buns if desired. Assemble sliders by placing each patty on a bun and garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (112g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg