These caprese sliders feature herby basil pesto, sliced turkey, creamy burrata, and lots of fresh tomato slices layered between soft slider buns.
The perfect bite of summer doesn’t ex—…
Except it does and it’s called caprese sliders! I mean gaze upon those LAYERS and tell me you wouldn’t make a main meal out of this goodness.
We’ve got all the caprese essentials including cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze along with the welcome additions of sliced turkey and a metric truckload of basil pesto. It’s to die for.
These banger sliders only take about 15 minutes to pull together, I’m so serious! Everything gets layered together very quickly and somehow they disappear even more quickly…
These Sliders feature…
- Flavorful basil pesto
- Layers of deli turkey slices, fresh burrata cheese, and juicy tomatoes
- Drizzles of tangy balsamic glaze and lots of fresh basil
Making the Sliders
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Kings Hawaiian rolls
- Basil pesto
- Turkey
- Burrata cheese
- Tomato
- Basil
- Balsamic glaze
Choosing Your Buns
These sliders work great with a variety of buns! We typically go for the classic Kings Hawaiian slider buns, but any smaller size bun or dinner roll will work great as a base for these sliders.
You can also build the sliders on a loaf of Italian or ciabatta bread and cut into small slider-size pieces for serving.
Tips for Perfect Sliders
- Toast buns – reheat the buns according to package instructions before assembling sliders.
- Dry tomatoes – use paper towels to blot excess moisture from the tomatoes.
- Season tomatoes with salt and pepper – this adds extra flavor to the tomatoes.
- Serve sliders immediately after assembly – the sliders will get soggy as they sit so for best results I recommend serving them immediately.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these sliders.
- Use another meat – try roast chicken, beef, bacon, or ham in place of the turkey.
- Skip the meat – you can easily skip the turkey and replace it with more cheese, tomato, or other vegetables.
- Add more vegetables – try adding a few cucumber slices, fresh spinach, or lettuce.
Serving Suggestions
Try serving these sliders alongside a cheese plate for an appetizer or make a meal out of them and pair alongside a big tossed salad or soup.
This is one appetizer that will be a hit wherever you take it! It’s so fresh-tasting from all the basil pesto and juicy tomatoes, yet hearty at the same time.
The perfect little bite that quickly turns into MANY more.
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Pesto Turkey Caprese Sliders
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Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) Hawaiian rolls, split in half width-wise and toasted according to package instructions
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 8 slices deli turkey
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into chunks or sliced fresh mozzarella
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced and patted dry with paper towels
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- Balsamic glaze and additional pesto for drizzling
Instructions
- Place bottom half of Hawaiian rolls on a cutting board and spread pesto in an even layer. Arrange turkey slices, burrata or mozzarella slices, and tomato slices. Season tomatoes well with salt and pepper to taste and top with fresh basil and a few drizzles of balsamic glaze and pesto
- Place top half of rolls on top of filling. Use a serrated knife to cut rolls into sliders and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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