Taco Sliders

These taco sliders are sandwiches stuffed with taco meat and cheese, then brushed with garlic butter and baked to perfection. Serve with salsa and guacamole for a party snack that will earn rave reviews.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 278kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion finely diced
1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 pound small dinner or slider rolls
8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
toppings such as guacamole and salsa

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a spatula.
Add the taco seasoning and tomato sauce, then bring to a simmer.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the rolls in half and place the bottom half of the rolls on a sheet pan.
Bake for 5 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted.
Spoon the meat over the bottom of the rolls, then layer the cheese on top.
Place the top buns over the cheese layer.
Mix the butter and garlic powder and brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the rolls are browned and the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with guacamole and salsa if desired.

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