Jalapeño Sliders with Homemade Chips

Whooo! Man, these sliders are good! I could've eaten a dozen of these. The creme fraiche sauce really makes them pop!

For the sliders:

Makes: 12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Printable Recipe

• 1 pound fresh ground beef
• 2 jalapeños, seeded, diced and chopped fine
• 1 jalapeño, sliced for serving
• 2 shallots, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 T salt, plus a pinch
• 1/2 t pepper, plus a pinch
• 1 cup creme fraiche
• 1/4 cup salsa verde
• 12 mini dinner rolls

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, chopped jalapeños, shallots, panko, heavy cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 12 patties. Place in oven and bake 12-15 minutes.

3. In a separate bowl, mix creme fraiche, salsa verde, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Spread sauce mixture on buns, top with burgers and pick with a jalapeño.

For the homemade chips:

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

• 2 large potatoes, washed
• Oil for frying
• Salt

1. Slice the potatoes very thinly using a mandolin. Optionally, skin the potatoes first.

2. As you slice, put the slices into a bowl of ice cold water.

3. Heat oil to 375.

4. Dry the potatoes completely.

5. Fry potatoes in batches for approximately 3 minutes until golden. Remove from oil and drain. Season generously with salt.