Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders

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Hi Friends!

I’ve got the perfect holiday part appetizer for you! When my friends at the American Dairy Association Mideast asked me to create a recipe for their Big Holiday Potluck, I jumped at the chance. Specifically, that asked me to create something that could be enjoyed  by those who are lactose intolerant.

I decided to use aged cheddar cheese in my recipe because it’s very lactose friendly. Did you know that aged cheddar cheese is can actually be considered lactose free because it has very low or non-measurable amounts of lactose? In the cheese making process, after the whey (where most of the lactose is) is separated out from the curd, natural aging breaks down the remaining lactose, allowing aged cheeses like cheddar to be considered lactose-free or extremely low lactose.

These Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders are packed with protein and heart healthy fats! Eat them on their own as a meal or serve them as an appetizer at a party!

Like I mentioned earlier this week, I’ve been obsessed with my Fresh Cranberry Sauce and hubby has been obsessed with sliders, so I’ve had those on the brain. Sliders are perfect appetizer food in my opinion, so I combined my cheddar cheese with my cranberry sauce and chose to go a bit of a non-traditional route and use salmon as the protein in my sliders!

Here’s how you make them:

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The perfect appetizer for your next get-together. Easy to make and full of flavor!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound salmon fillets, cooked and flaked
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup
  • cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup aged cheddar cheese, grated
  • black pepper, to taste
  • extra cranberry sauce & avocado, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  2. Shape into small patties.
  3. Place on a well-greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 18 minutes, flipping once.

It turned out to be a surprisingly delicious combo. I also made the executive decision to skip the buns and top with extra cranberry sauce and avocado. Bonus- they’re red and green- so festive and perfect for your next holiday party!

These Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders are packed with protein and heart healthy fats! Eat them on their own as a meal or serve them as an appetizer at a party!

So here’s the best part about this Big Holiday Potluck with the ADA Mideast. They’re teaming up with Feeding America!

Feeding America graphicDairy farmers are committed to the health and wellness of Americans, with an emphasis on child health, which includes addressing hunger and helping ensure every American has access to nutrient-rich foods. Today more than 50 million people in America are food insecure. Of these, nearly 17 million (one in five) are children.

The American Dairy Association Mideast has partnered with 12 food bloggers from throughout the country to prepare a “Big Holiday Potluck,” and ADA Mideast will donate $1 to Feeding America for every “like,” comment or share each of the bloggers’ 12 recipes receive on its Facebook page between Dec. 6 and 13.  Feeding America can provide nine meals for each dollar donated. 

These Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders are packed with protein and heart healthy fats! Eat them on their own as a meal or serve them as an appetizer at a party!

If have a moment, I’d love for you to visit the ADA Mideast Facebook page and “like”, comment on or share my Cranberry Cheddar Salmon Sliders to help raise some money for Feeding America!

**While you’re at it, check out the other recipes from the other bloggers participating in the potluck and hit “like” on some of those as well if they sound good to you!**

Thank you!!!!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

This post was sponsored by ADA Mideast. I was compensated for my time. All thoughts, opinions and the recipe are my own. 

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  1. YES! Thank you for this recipe- I love salmon patties but never thought to add cheddar OR to use a sweet sauce- perfect for the sweet and salty lover in me! Off to do my bit on the fb page- what a great initiative!

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  2. Sounds wonderful!! Salmon, cranberry, and avocado…I mean, as strange at it sounds, I can imagine this tasting amazing. Avocado is like bacon, it makes everything better!!

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  10. these look great….will definitely try them. I also made your quinoa breakfast bars last week and loved them…going to try and make more of your recipes…love your blog! thank you!

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