Popper Sliders Recipe

Name: Popper Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 fat fresh jalapeno peppers; extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling; 1 red fresno chile pepper, sliced; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons onions, grated; 1 large garlic clove, grated; 1 small handful cilantro leaf, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; 2 lbs coarsely ground beef sirloin (lean) or 2 lbs chuck (fattier); 1 brick sharp yellow cheddar cheese (2-by-2-inch) or 1 smoked yellow cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces, thinly sliced); 12 slider rolls, such as 3-inch brioche rolls or 12 cornmeal-topped dinner rolls, split

Servings: persons

3 fat fresh jalapeno peppers
extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 red fresno chile pepper, sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons onions, grated
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 small handful cilantro leaf, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
2 lbs coarsely ground beef sirloin (lean) or 2 lbs chuck (fattier)
1 brick sharp yellow cheddar cheese (2-by-2-inch) or 1 smoked yellow cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces, thinly sliced)
12 slider rolls, such as 3-inch brioche rolls or 12 cornmeal-topped dinner rolls, split

1
Preheat an outdoor grill, indoor griddle or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2
Cut off and discard the tops of the jalapenos.
3
Using an apple corer or fork handle, scoop out and discard the seeds; slice the jalapenos into strips or rounds.
4
Heat a little olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the jalapeno and fresno chile peppers and toss for a couple of minutes until crisp-tender and charred at the edges.
5
Combine the cream cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
6
Season the beef with salt and pepper; form 12 patties (thinner at the center).
7
Coat with olive oil; grill or griddle for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Flip and top with some cream cheese mixture and sliced cheese.
9
Grill with the lid down (or tent with foil) until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Serve on the rolls topped with the chile pepper slices.

1206

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 fat fresh jalapeno peppers, extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for drizzling, 1 red fresno chile pepper, sliced, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Popper Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Popper Sliders

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