Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites
Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites deliver a punchy, pepper-forward heat balanced by melty Chihuahua cheese and savory, taco-seasoned beef. Nestled in tender homemade buns, each bite is juicy, spicy, and slightly sweet from the dough—perfect for game days, casual get-togethers, or a fun twist on party appetizers.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 16 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef; cook, stirring to crumble into very small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in 2 tablespoons water and the taco seasoning; cook until the water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Let the beef mixture cool completely, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Chihuahua cheese.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Cut the tops off the jalapeno peppers and scoop out the seeds and ribs. Stuff with the beef mixture, using the thick end of a chopstick to pack it in. Stack them upright against the edge of a casserole dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the jalapeno peppers are soft, about 45 minutes.
- 6
Refrigerate the jalapeno peppers until the stuffing firms up, 1 to 2 hours.
- 7
Combine 1/4 cup water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Combine the flour, 1 egg, milk, and butter in a large bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture; mix until well combined. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until mostly smooth but slightly sticky, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise, about 20 minutes.
- 10
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface; press it down to release the air. Shape into 1-inch buns and arrange them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Cover with the towel and let rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
- 11
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg.
- 12
Bake the buns in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- 13
Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- 14
Slice the cold jalapeno peppers into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Cut the buns in half. Sandwich the jalapeno pepper rings in the buns and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the sliders in a casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 15
Bake the sliders in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 42.55 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.96 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 4.86 g 2%
- Total Fat 1.58 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.3 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 22.74 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 17.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 6.76 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jalapeño Stuffed Mini Burger Bites is made with 13 ingredients and serves 40. It takes about 1 hr 46 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 42.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Jalapeño Pepper, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites?
- About 1 hr 46 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 16 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 42.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites healthy?
- Jalapeño-Stuffed Mini Burger Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 42.55 calories and 1.96 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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