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Reindeer Sloppy Joe Sliders

Reindeer Sloppy Joe Sliders for a Fun Holiday Feast

Delight everyone with playful Reindeer Sloppy Joe Sliders, a festive twist on a classic meal perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef can substitute with plant-based meat
  • 1 cup ketchup or use tomato sauce with added sugar
  • 0.5 cup water can be replaced with broth for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce can be used as a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard yellow mustard can be swapped
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic is an alternative
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder or opt for chopped fresh onion
  • 1 pinch salt be cautious with substitutes
  • 12 rolls Kings Hawaiian Rolls can use whole wheat or gluten-free rolls
Decoration
  • 6 cherry tomatoes for reindeer noses; strawberries can be a sweeter option
  • 4 slices of white cheese vegan cheese can be substituted
  • 12 raisins alternatively use chocolate chips
  • 12 pretzel twists pretzel sticks can be used too

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground turkey or beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, brown mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the cooked meat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Split Kings Hawaiian rolls in half, place the bottom halves on a serving platter, and fill each with the Sloppy Joe mixture.
  4. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and place on sliders as reindeer's noses. Cut cheese into circles for eyes, add raisins as pupils, and insert pretzel halves for antlers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble sliders right before serving to keep the rolls from becoming soggy. Prepare filling in advance for convenience.

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