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Cheddar Jalapeno Burgers

May 20, 2019 by GG 20 Comments

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Mini cheeseburgers with jalapeno, guacamole, lettuce and tomato
Jalapeno Cheddar Sliders is an easy recipe for mini ground beef burgers that are packed with the flavors of pickled jalapenos, scallions, garlic and spices and topped with a Cilantro Lime Aioli.

Cheddar Jalapeno Burgers will wow your taste buds with the flavors of pickled jalapenos, scallion, garlic and spices mixed right into the mini burgers.

Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers with guacamole and aioli

Jalapeno Burgers

Pickled jalapenos add heat, fresh garlic and scallions add great flavor and chili powder and cumin add just the right amount of spice along with a sharp cheddar cheese to elevate our cheddar burgers a notch (or several notches) above the rest.

A Cilantro Lime Aioli balances the heat and the guacamole and salsa add the finishing touches to our quick easy slider recipe. 

An easy recipe for ground beef burgers these mini cheeseburgers, also known as sliders, will be the hit of your grilling season!

I can’ think of a better way to celebrate Burger Month than with a new burger recipe that’s packed full of bold flavors. It’s time for a jalapeno burger recipe!

ingredients for cheddar burgers in white bowl

Stir-in ingredients for sliders! Pickled jalapenos, scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin and kosher salt.

How to make jalapeno burgers

  1. Preheat your grill for direct heat grilling.
  2. In a bowl combine ground beef, chopped jalapenos, scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin and kosher salt. Shape the beef mixture into 12 mini patties.
  3. Grill 2 minutes over direct heat.
  4. Turn and top each patty with 2 quarter pieces of cheddar cheese, and then cook until the burgers are desired doneness.
  5. Top slider roll bottoms with lettuce, tomato slice, burger, sauce, guacamole, salsa, fresh jalapeno slices and slider roll tops.
Jground beef mixture shaped into sliders for jalapeno burgers

Ground beef mixturre shaped into sliders

How to make sliders into full size hamburgers

If you prefer a full size hamburger instead of sliders, just shape the ground beef mixture into four larger patties. Since your burgers will be larger than the sliders you will have to add additional time when grilling your full size burgers. And be sure to buy full size hamburger rolls instead of the slider buns in the recipe!

Why is a small hamburger called a slider?

A slider is a name given to a mini hamburger. The name slider came about in the 1940’s when US Navy sailors began calling mini burgers “sliders” since they typically were extremely greasy burgers. With just a bite or two a greasy mini hamburger would slide right down, hence the name slider!

three toppings for jalapeno sliders

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef
  • No grill? Just make your burgers in a skillet or in the oven
  • Make with taco seasoning in place of the chili powder and cumin
  • Hungry? Make full size burgers!

 

ingredients for making cheddar hamburgers

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • mayonnaise
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime zest
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • ground beef
  • jarred pickled jalapeno slices
  • scallions
  • ground chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • kosher salt
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • slider rolls
  • green leaf lettuce leaves
  • plum tomatoes
  • salsa, serving suggestion
  • guacamole, serving suggestion
  • fresh jalapeno slices, serving suggestion

Jalapeno Cheddar Sliders is an easy recipe for mini ground beef burgers that are packed with the flavors of pickled jalapenos, scallions, garlic and spices and topped with a Cilantro Lime Aioli.

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Jalapeno Cheddar Sliders is an easy recipe for mini ground beef burgers that are packed with the flavors of pickled jalapenos, scallions, garlic and spices and topped with a Cilantro Lime Aioli.
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Cheddar Jalapeno Burgers
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

Cheddar Jalapeno Burgers will wow your taste buds with the flavors of pickled jalapenos, scallion, garlic and spices mixed right into the mini burgers. An easy recipe for ground beef burgers that's just in time for Burger Month, these mini cheeseburgers will be the hit of your grilling season!

Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheddar burgers, ground beef burgers, how to make sliders, jalapeno burgers, sliders
Servings: 4
Calories: 1010 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • Cilantro Lime Aioli:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp. lime zest
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 small clove garlic , mnced
  • Burgers:
  • 1 ¼ lbs. ground beef
  • ¼ cup jarred pickled jalapeno slices, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 large scallions, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 ¼ tsp. ground chili powder
  • ¾ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
  • 12 slider rolls, such as Kings Hawaiian
  • 12 green leaf lettuce leaves
  • 12 slices plum tomatoes, about 3 plum tomatoes
  • Serving Suggestions:
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Fresh jalapeno slices
Instructions
Cilantro Lime Aioli:
  1. Combine mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Burgers:
  1. Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
  2. Combine ground beef, chopped jalapenos, scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin and kosher salt. Shape into 12 mini patties. See Recipe Notes below for making full size hamburgers.
  3. Grill 2 minutes. Turn, top each patty with 2 quarter pieces of cheddar cheese, and cook until cheese is melted and burger is desired doneness.
  4. Top slider roll bottoms with lettuce, tomato slice, slider, Cilantro Lime Aioli and slider roll tops.

Serving Suggestions:
  1. Top sliders with guacamole, salsa and fresh jalapeno slices, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Swirls of flavor Recipe Tip

  • To Make Full Size Hamburgers: If you prefer a full size hamburger instead of sliders:
    • just shape the ground beef mixture into four large patties. Since your burgers will be larger than the sliders, you will have to add additional time when grilling your full size burgers.
    • Grill 4 minutes, turn, top each burger with 1 slice cheddar cheese and cook until cheese is melted and burger is desired doneness.
    • Oh, and be sure to buy full size hamburger rolls instead of slider buns!
Nutrition Facts
Cheddar Jalapeno Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1010 Calories from Fat 630
% Daily Value*
Fat 70g108%
Saturated Fat 26g163%
Cholesterol 186mg62%
Sodium 1207mg52%
Potassium 588mg17%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 4360IU87%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 365mg37%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
First Published: May 17, 2019.. Last Updated: February 6, 2021

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Beef, Burgers and Sliders, Entertaining, Father's Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Super Bowl, Weeknight Dinner

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jenni

    May 20, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    So much flavor packed 8 to these sliders! I love them!

  2. GG

    May 20, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    They are flavorful for sure Jenni! Thanks for stopping by Swirls!

  3. Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls

    May 20, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    Great mix of flavors … and I love that they’re slider sized too! I gotta have a little heat with my burgers.

  4. GG

    May 21, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Thanks Ann! Yes, and you don’t have to feel guilty eating more than one! thanks for stopping by Swirls!

  5. Abra

    May 21, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I have a strong affinity for little burgers. These are so great for a party!

  6. GG

    May 21, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    Thanks so much Abra! And thank you for stopping by Swirls! Happy grilling!

  7. Sarah

    May 23, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    Such a great idea to do sliders. I bet these are amazing. They look really good.

  8. Wendi Haught

    May 24, 2019 at 8:50 am

    The Cilantro-Lime Aioli and pickled jalapeños make this right up my alley!!!

  9. GG

    May 25, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I agree Wendi, great flavors for sure! Thanks for stopping by Swirls! Happy Grilling, Gwynn

  10. GG

    May 25, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    Thanks so much Sarah! I love these bite size sliders too. So happy I get to eat more than one! Happy Grilling, Gwynn

  11. Laura

    May 25, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    Loving all these fabulous flavors! I’m a huge jalapeño cheddar anything fan!

  12. Angela Paris

    May 27, 2019 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    These little babies look incredible!! What a great recipe for game day, too.
    Totally pinning these 🙂

  13. GG

    May 27, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Thanks Laura! I agree, jalapeno cheddar makes everything better! Thanks for stopping by Swirls! Happy grilling, Gwynn

  14. GG

    May 27, 2019 at 10:29 am

    Thanks so much Angela! Yes, they will be perfect on game day too! Happy grilling, Gwynn

  15. Shelby

    May 27, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    I am all about these sliders! I love the flavors!

  16. GG

    May 28, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks Shelby! They’re my favorite flavors too!

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