Description
Maple Chicken Turkey Bacon Sliders are a quick, protein-packed crowd-pleaser featuring juicy chicken, crispy turkey bacon, melty Gouda, and a maple butter glaze, ready in about 20 minutes for weeknight dinners or party-planning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and halved
- 12 slices Gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the dish.
- Layer chicken evenly over the buns.
- Add turkey bacon pieces, then top with Gouda cheese.
- Place top buns on the sliders.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, maple syrup, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Brush maple butter generously over the tops.
- Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Can be assembled a few hours ahead; refrigerate assembled sliders before baking.
- To keep buns soft, cover with foil halfway through baking if desired.
- For gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free slider buns.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Maple Chicken Turkey Bacon Sliders, maple chicken sliders, turkey bacon sliders, Gouda cheese sliders, maple butter sliders, 20 minute dinner, high-protein dinner, weeknight meal, party appetizers