Description

Are you hosting a party for game day or some other special event? Serve these Mexican flavor inspired sliders and make everyone happy. They are filled with ground beef, Southwest cheese slices and lots of taco flavors.

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 small poblano pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 t. garlic salt
• 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
• 1.25 oz. package taco seasoning
• 1 t. lemon pepper
• 12 oz. mild taco sauce
• 15 oz. 12 count potato slider rolls, sliced though middle
• 16 slices Sargento® Blends™ 4 Cheese Southwest slices
• 2 T. butter, melted
• 1/4 t. garlic salt
• 1 T. grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• optional toppings: shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, olives for serving

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large skillet, heat a few drizzles of olive oil. Cook diced onion and peppers over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; season with garlic salt. Add ground beef; cook 8-10 minutes or until no pink remains. Discard any excess fat from the skillet. Add taco seasoning, lemon pepper and taco sauce. Lower heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix melted butter with 1/4 t. garlic salt; set aside.