Taco Sliders
Taco Sliders - Whether you're throwing a Mexican themed party, Game Day dinner or any special occasion, these easy cheesy Taco Sliders are going to be the star of the gathering! The perfect easy appetizers recipe, and a fun way to use leftover taco meat too.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 450grams
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 12 cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 6 large slider buns
- 1 jalapeno, chopped, seeds and stems removed
- 1/2 tsp powdered onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes, adjusted to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spoon or spatula.
- Add the diced onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt and powdered onion to the skillet. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is softened.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add salsa and jalapeño and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat and set it aside.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms intact.
- Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in a baking dish or on a baking sheet.
- Spread sour cream evenly over the bottom halves of the slider buns.
- Place cheddar cheese slices, then spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ground beef mixture.
- Place the top halves of the slider buns on top of the cheese to create the sliders.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sliders are heated through.
- Remove the foil and serve the taco sliders hot with salsa and sour cream.