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Irresistible Super Bowl Nacho Cheese Burger Sliders

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These sliders combine juicy beef patties with melted nacho cheese, pickled jalapeños, and crunchy tortilla chips for a perfect game day snack that’s quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 mini slider buns
  • 1 cup (240 ml) nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pickled jalapeños
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (30 g) crushed tortilla chips
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: sliced avocado, sour cream, diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 2 ounces or 56 g each). Shape each into a small, flat patty slightly wider than the slider buns. Press a small indentation in the center of each patty.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C). Avoid pressing down on patties.
  4. In the last minute of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
  5. Toast the slider buns lightly in a separate pan or under the broiler until golden and slightly crispy.
  6. Spread a generous spoonful of nacho cheese sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cheesy beef patty on top, then add pickled jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro. Add optional toppings if desired.
  7. Place the top bun and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the beef to keep patties tender. Press an indentation in patties to prevent bulging. Toast buns lightly to avoid sogginess. Crush tortilla chips fresh before assembling for crunch. Cover skillet when melting cheese to speed melting and keep patties juicy.

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