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Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

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These Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheeseburger Sliders combine juicy seasoned ground meat with spicy pepper jack cheese and a flavorful creamy sauce, all nestled on soft dinner rolls. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner, these sliders offer a balanced kick of heat and rich cheesy goodness baked to melty perfection.

Ingredients

Slider Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 pound ground beef, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Slider Assembly

  • 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

Butter Herb Topping

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or cilantro
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Special Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the special sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, grated garlic, pickled jalapeño juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside for later use.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the sliders.
  3. Cook the meat mixture: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat, chopped jalapeño, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat as it browns evenly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat once fully cooked and well combined.
  4. Assemble the sliders: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the bottom halves of the dinner rolls on it. Spread each bottom half gently with cream cheese, then add pickled jalapeños evenly. Next, pile the cooked meat mixture onto each roll bottom. Drizzle approximately 1/4 cup of the prepared special sauce over the meat. Top with slices of pepper jack cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Add butter herb topping: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped garlic, fresh basil or cilantro, and green onions. Spread this butter mixture evenly over the top halves of the rolls and place the tops onto the assembled sliders.
  6. Bake the sliders: Place the prepared sliders in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops are lightly browned.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, accompanied by any remaining special sauce for dipping or spreading.

Notes

  • For less heat, remove seeds from jalapeños before chopping.
  • These sliders can be made with ground beef, chicken, or turkey depending on preference.
  • Use fresh herbs like basil or cilantro to enhance brightness, or substitute with parsley if desired.
  • For a crispier top, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes after baking but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

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