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Savory Super Bowl Nacho Cheese Burger Sliders

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These nacho cheese burger sliders are the ultimate game day crowd-pleaser, featuring juicy seasoned beef, creamy homemade nacho cheese sauce, and a kick of jalapeños, all layered on soft slider buns. Quick to make and easy to customize, they’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or any time you need to feed a hungry crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
  • Chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the cheese if needed. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and onion is soft (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  3. Season the meat: Stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Make the nacho cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until smooth and thickened (2-3 minutes). Lower heat and add cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, stirring until melted. Stir in smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne, and salt. Adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
  5. Assemble the sliders: Lightly spray a baking dish or sheet pan with nonstick spray. Slice slider buns in half horizontally (keeping tops and bottoms connected if possible). Arrange bottom halves in the dish. Evenly spread beef mixture over buns.
  6. Add cheese and toppings: Pour nacho cheese sauce over beef. Top with pickled jalapeño slices and optional cilantro or pico de gallo.
  7. Top and bake: Place tops of buns over sliders. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake 2-3 more minutes until buns are golden and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Serve hot: Let sliders cool for 2 minutes. Cut between each slider and serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free sliders, use gluten-free buns and swap flour for a gluten-free blend in the cheese sauce. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and milk. The beef and cheese sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. For extra flavor, add hot sauce or chipotle powder to the cheese sauce. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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