Easy Dog Treat Recipe: Mini Turkey Sliders (Vet-Approved)
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View 1 More +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!
Mini Turkey Sliders Recipe
Mini Turkey Sliders For Your Dog
This simple recipe will help you prepare delicious turkey sliders for your pup!
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
5 min
Total time
10 min
Servings
8 mini sliders
Ingredients
- ¼ pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- 4 slices organic bread
- your pup's favorite toppings!
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
- Cut two rounds of organic bread with a 2-inch round biscuit cutter.
- The “cheese” is made by slicing a carrot thinly.
- Put the meat in the bun and top it with lettuce and “cheese.”
- It’s time to serve your favorite pup!
Adaptation ideas for your dog’s mini burgers
- Ground beef or ground chicken instead of turkey. Here’s our list of best meats for dogs.
- Applesauce instead of an egg (be sure it is unsweetened!)
- Cooked sweet potato instead of bread. Here’s our list of safe and unsafe foods for dogs.
- Spinach or kale instead of carrots
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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Janel Hutton is the recipe developer, food photographer, and entrepreneur behind NellieBellie LLC. Although a Minnesota native, Janel hates the cold and longs for the day when she can become a snowbird. She's a bossy woman with a heart of gold who adores her husband and two kids more than anything. And she's a bit of a know-it-all when it comes to dogs (she's currently owned by two rescues). You can find her on all the socials at @miznelliebellie and her website nelliebellie.com.
