Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders
Easy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing sliders with a spicy kick. Great for summer gatherings and game days!
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 542kcal
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
Calories: 542kcal
