Cowboy Sliders Appetizer

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 TBS hamburger seasoning
• 1 medium jalapeno, sliced (optional)
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and broken into pieces
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 oz French's fried crispy onions
• 1 pkg (12 ct) slider buns, split in half lengthwise

Cowboy Butter Sauce

• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 TBS Dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp ceyenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 2 TBS dried chives
• 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper