Cheesy Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sliders

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Mini turkey meatballs mixed with fresh spinach and parmesan, baked and nestled inside soft slider buns with a layer of melted mozzarella cheese. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground turkey, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Lightly brush the meatballs with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and golden on the outside.
  4. Step 4: During the last 3 minutes of baking, place a half slice of mozzarella cheese on each meatball to melt.
  5. Step 5: Slice 8 slider buns in half and toast lightly if desired. Place two cheesy meatballs inside each bun and serve warm.

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