Easy Cheesy Taco Sliders
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
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
Meanwhile, mix melted butter with 1/4 t. garlic salt; set aside.
Separate rolls, removing the top from the bottom half. Center bottom halves on baking sheet. Cover with 8 slices cheese slices, cutting pieces to fit, if needed.
Spread the taco filling evenly over the cheese; arrange remaining 8 slices of cheese slices over filling. Brush cheese with melted butter. Cover with top half of rolls. Brush tops and sides of rolls with remaining butter. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, if desired.
Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; uncover; bake another 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and tops are golden.
Serve warm with toppings, if desired.
12 servings.
Tip: The filling can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored chilled in an airtight container, or it could be frozen for an upcoming event.