Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sliders
These sliders combine creamy, spicy jalapeño popper flavors into bite-sized beef patties, served on toasted buns for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20) Choose 80/20 for flavor and juiciness.
- 8 pieces Slider buns Use soft brioche or potato rolls.
- 1 cup Cream cheese Soften to room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese For a creamy topping.
- 2-3 pieces Jalapeños (fresh or pickled) Remove seeds for milder heat.
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil For frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add a thin film of cooking oil.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Divide ground beef into slider-sized portions and gently form into patties; season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Cook the patties in the preheated skillet for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Top each patty with jalapeño cream cheese mixture, cover, and let melt for 30–60 seconds.
- Toast slider buns cut-side down in the skillet until golden brown.
Serving
- Assemble each slider with a patty on a bun; serve warm.
Notes
For extra crunch, add a quick slaw as a topping. Store sliders for up to 2 days or freeze patties and cheese mixture separately for long-term storage.