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Easy Dog Treat Recipe: Mini Turkey Sliders (Vet-Approved)

The ingredients for this mini turkey slider dog recipe are likely the same ones you use for your own burgers. With your dog at your side, burger night can be even more fun!

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Mini Turkey Sliders Recipe

Turkey burger patties

Mini Turkey Sliders For Your Dog

This simple recipe will help you prepare delicious turkey sliders for your pup!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 mini sliders

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ pound ground turkey or another meat that your dog likes
  • ¼ cup shredded carrot
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons oatmeal
  • 4 slices organic bread or sliced, cooked plain sweet potato
  • your pup's favorite toppings! check safety first

Instructions
 

  • Using a fork, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl (the mixture will be slightly wet).
  • Bring a non-stick pan to a medium-high heat.
  • Drop the meat mixture into the pan with a heaping tablespoon. Don’t press down on the mixture.
  • Cook for about two minutes.
  • Flip and press gently to flatten.
  • Cook for an additional minute or two. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool.

Notes

For assembly:
  1. Cut two rounds of organic bread with a 2-inch round biscuit cutter.
  2. The “cheese” is made by slicing a carrot thinly.
  3. Put the meat in the bun and top it with lettuce and “cheese.”
  4. It’s time to serve your favorite pup!
Image Credit: JJava Designs, Shutterstock

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Adaptation ideas for your dog’s mini burgers

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Image Credit: yuzu, Shutterstock

This mini turkey burgers recipe can be easily adapted to your burger night’s featured meat, veggies, and toppings.

My pups barely allowed me to plate these yummy sliders before they were cleaning up the crumbs. I love making this slider recipe alongside turkey burgers for my family and freezing them for treats throughout the week. Make them a part of your next burger night this summer!

If you have some cool recipe in mind but are not quite sure whether it would be suitable for your dog, it is always better to consult a vet first.

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