Dino Power Sliders with Dino-Dusted Fries
Mini burgers with a fun dino-shaped fry topping, perfect for little rescue heroes who love high-energy adventures. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, dijon mustard, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground turkey
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 6, split hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 oz frozen french fries
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped chives
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 12 oz ground turkey with 1 tbsp dijon mustard and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Form into 6 small patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook patties for 4 minutes per side until no longer pink, then top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar and cover until melted.
- Step 2: Toss 12 oz frozen french fries with 1 tsp paprika and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 18 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Step 3: Assemble burgers on buns with patties, then top each with 2 tbsp of the dino-dusted fries and a sprinkle of 2 tbsp chopped chives.
