JALAPENO SLIDERS WITH CRISPY ONIONS

Jalapeno Sliders with Crispy Onions image

My husband and I love spicy foods, and this recipe was an excellent step up from a typical burger. It has just the right amount of flavor and spice for us, but it can be adjusted to suit your family's tastes. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 to 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
2 slices white American cheese, cut into 4 squares
8 slider buns, split and toasted
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

Shape beef into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook sliders over medium heat 2-3 minutes. Turn and top with peppers and cheese. Continue cooking until a thermometer reads 160°, 2-3 minutes., Serve on buns. Top with french-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.