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Pull Apart Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders – these are just so fun! Perfect for laid-back entertaining from summer through fall, especially over a long holiday weekend like Memorial Day. Think soft, buttery dinner rolls stuffed with melty pepper jack and cheddar, fresh and pickled jalapeños, and a creamy house-style special sauce. Each mini cheeseburger is topped with garlicky butter, baked until golden, and served warm and toasty. Trust me, you’ll make some mouths water with these sliders!
I was so excited to share these that I bumped two other recipes to bring you this one just in time for the weekend. Because really—who doesn’t love a good summer slider?
What I love most about this recipe is how crowd-friendly it is. These sliders are made for gatherings, big or small. And when I mentioned “jalapeño pepper jack cheeseburgers” to my mom and cousin Abby? Game over. They were instantly sold. Anything spicy, cheesy, and slider-style is a guaranteed win.
These are cslightly spicy, cheesy, and so satisfying. Best part? You can prep everything ahead and pop them in the oven just as your guests arrive. Simple, delicious, and sure to impress!
Here are the details
Ingredients – for the sliders
- ground beef, chicken, or turkey – I usually use ground beef
- jalapeños – of course!
- worcestershire sauce
- onion powder/garlic powder/smoked paprika
- dinner rolls
- cream cheese
- pickled jalapeños
- pepper jack cheese
- spicy cheddar or cheddar
- salted butter
- garlic
- cilantro or basil
- green onions
Ingredients – for the house sauce
- mayo
- ketchup
- garlic
- pickled jalapeño juice/brine
- worcestershire sauce
Special Tools
For these sliders, you’ll need a skillet, a mixing bowl, and a sheet pan. Nothing too crazy!
Steps
Step 1: Make the House Sauce
Most special sauces are a mix of mayo, hot sauce, and ma
ybe some pickle juice—pretty basic.
For my version, I use mayo, ketchup, garlic, pickled jalapeño brine, and a good splash of Worcestershire sauce.
It’s creamy, tangy, and just spicy enough—absolutely delicious on any burger!
Step 2: Make the Burger Filling
This step is kind of like making a sloppy joe.
Brown your meat—I usually use beef, but ground chicken or turkey also work great. Cook it with a chopped jalapeño, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If you want to add a fresh element, stir in chopped cilantro or basil at the end.
The jalapeño really makes these sliders shine!
Step 3: Layer the Sliders
I use King’s Hawaiian Rolls for the buns—not always my first choice, but they’re easy to find and taste great. One day I’ll make a homemade version!
Slice the rolls in half horizontally (keep them connected) and gently pull the bottom rolls apart—this helps them separate more easily after baking.
Spread a layer of cream cheese over the bottom half, then add a few pickled jalapeños.
Spoon on the burger mixture, drizzle with house sauce, and top with slices of pepper jack and some shredded spicy cheddar.
Finish with the top half of the rolls.
Step 4: Add the Garlic Butter
Make a quick garlic butter by mixing softened butter with minced garlic, herbs, and green onions.
Spread this generously over the tops of the rolls. You can also melt the butter and garlic on the stove and brush it on after baking—both methods work!
Step 5: Bake
Bake the sliders uncovered at a low temperature. This melts the cheese perfectly and toasts the buns just enough.
When they come out, they’ll be golden, cheesy, and smell amazing!
Serve warm with extra house sauce (and maybe some ketchup, too). These are perfect for summer gatherings—so easy and always a hit.
Serve with my Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad on the side. Total summer meal!
Looking for other summer recipes? Here are a few.
Chopped Buffalo Chicken Skewer Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad
Chipotle Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers
Lastly, if you make these easy Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, chicken, or turkey
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired, and chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper
- 1 package (12 count) dinner rolls, halved lengthwise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup drained pickled jalapeños
- 4-6 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded spicy cheddar or regular cheddar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or cilantro
- 2 green onions, chopped
House Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1. To make the sauce: combine all ingredients in a bowl.2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.3. In a skillet set over medium heat, cook the meat, the jalapeño, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, until browned all over, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.4. Place the bottom half of the dinner rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently spread the bottom layer with cream cheese. Add the pickled jalapeños, then pile on the meat. Drizzle 1/4 cup special sauce over the meat. Add the pepper jack and shredded cheddar. 5. In a bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, herbs, and green onions. Spread the mix over the tops of the rolls. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese has melted.6. Serve immediately with additional special sauce – of course!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
These were delicious!! I forgot to get a jalapeño so I just chopped up some of the pickled ones!! I also made some fries to go with it and dipped in the sauce yum!! 😋
Hey Veronica,
Fantastic! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it! x
These turned out so good!! Followed the recipe exact 🙂
Hey Cass,
Happy Monday! Love to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xx
Wow these were so flavorful 😋
Hey Inna,
Wonderful!! Love to hear this recipe was a winner, I appreciate you making it and taking the time to comment! Have the best weekend:)
These were so good! We had no problem eating all 12 in rapid succession!
Hi Aanna,
Awesome! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad it turned out well. Have the best week! x
I made these tonight and they were a definite hit!
Thanks so much, Kathryn! I am so glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you! Have a great week! xx
These weren’t as successful as I’d have hoped. I can’t recommend.
Hi Steve,
Sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xx
Do you have a recipe for the pickled jalapeños?
Hi Emily,
I sure do!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/quick-pickled-veggies/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
These were really mushy for me, the bread was soggy, the bottom buns just fell apart. Maybe if the buns were toasted first that could help?
Hi Jorge,
Thanks for trying these sliders and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear the buns were soggy. Yes, you could definitely toast the buns first! xx
Can you please note the updates to this recipe?
Hi Beth,
Nothing was updated in the recipe, it was just part of the narrative portion. Thanks for asking! xx
Just made this tonight. It’s so good! It has my husband raving. I used turkey, it turned out great!!! Thank you!
Hi Jasminn,
Happy Friday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your comment, I am so glad it turned out nicely for you! xx
In your stories again this morning you were saying how cold it is in Colorado. Have you ever considered moving to a warmer place since you consistently are saying how much you don’t like the cold weather?
Hi Megan,
Yes, I definitely have, I’ve considered it quite a bit, maybe in the future:)
Do you use mayo in the house sauce or not? The recipe includes mayo in the ingredients list, but at the start you say “For my version, I skip the mayo and use ketchup, garlic, pickled jalapeño brine, and a good splash of Worcestershire sauce.” Sounds good regardless!!
Thanks, Tara! You will want to go ahead and follow the recipe as written using the mayo. I hope you love these sliders! xx
What do you put in your sauce to get that color/consistency if you skip the mayo? It looks like there is mayo in it?
Hi Laura,
You can follow the recipe as written and use the mayo. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Question, you say you skip the mayo for the sauce, then list it in the recipe ?
Hi Laura,
You will want to use the mayo in this recipe:) Please let me know if you give it a try! xx
You said above you skip the mayo in your version, but it’s included in the ingredients. Can you clarify?
Hi Rebecca,
You will want to follow the recipe as written and use the mayo:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx