Jan's Hot Hamburger Appetizer

Perfect for parties, potlucks, or game-day gatherings, Jan's Hot Hamburger Appetizer delivers bold, mouthwatering flavor in bite-sized portions. Featuring savory browned ground beef mixed with finely diced onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and a kick of jalapeño, this recipe is elevated by the addition of Worcestershire sauce and optional hot sauce for a zesty punch. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection on slider-style buns brushed with melted butter, these mini hamburgers are as irresistible as they are easy to make. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is ready in under 40 minutes and perfect for feeding a hungry group. Indulge in these cheesy, buttery sliders for your next celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco, optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 buns slider-style hamburger buns or small soft rolls
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

Place the bottom halves of the slider buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Spoon a generous amount of the cooked beef mixture onto each bun, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Top each portion of beef with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Place the top halves of the buns on each slider, pressing gently.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter to add flavor and help them toast up nicely in the oven.

Step 10

Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the sliders from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your hot, flavorful hamburger appetizers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1468.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3226.0

Total Fat 164.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 503.1mg	0%
Sodium 5920.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 298.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 51.3g
Protein 156.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1411.5mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 2461.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 36.2%