Spicy Jalapeno Sliders

When summer rolls around, we love grilling burgers, steaks, chicken, and corn on our balcony. It's definitely easier than making an entire meal in the kitchen and dirtying up tons of plates. I was browsing online for burger recipes last week when I came across this Spicy Jalapeno Sliders recipe on Food Network's website. They're mini burgers and perfect as an appetizer when guests are over or as a meal if each person eats several sliders. These also have a bit of a subtle kick to them because they have Jalapenos but not so much where your mouth is on fire. We LOVED these sliders and will definitely make again before the end of the summer. 

Spicy Jalapeno Sliders 

(Source: Aaron McCargo Jr.)

1 pound ground beef

2 jalapenos, seeded and diced fine, plus whole or sliced, for serving

2 shallots, chopped fine

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated spicy Monterey Jack cheese

Pinch garlic powder

Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, plus pinch

1 cup creme fraiche

1/4 cup store-bought salsa verde

12 mini dinner rolls

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add ground beef, jalapenos, shallots, panko, heavy cream, cheese, garlic powder, some salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix together well. Form into small patties and place in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, add creme fraiche, salsa verde, pinch of salt and pepper and mix together. Refrigerate until ready to serve with your sliders. Lightly spread creme fraiche on both sides of buns. Place burgers in middle and pick it with a jalapeno.

* We grilled our sliders instead of baking them.

* Instead of mixing creme fraiche with salsa verde, I mixed equal parts of mayo, ketchup, and a dash of cayenne pepper to top off our sliders.