Taco Sliders

We love slider recipes for any occasion and they are the ultimate party food. We make them for an afternoon lunch or when we have family gatherings. They are baked to perfection with a crispy texture and cheesy, meaty center.

If you love sliders as much as my family make Crack Chicken Sliders or Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sliders. These Easy cheesy taco sliders can even be made with leftover taco meat for an easy meal idea.

Serve with guacamole and sour cream for a delicious recipe. This is one of our favorite recipes. Check out Taco Pockets for another easy recipe.

What are Taco Sliders?

After preparing taco meat, Hawaiian Rolls are layered with seasoned ground beef and shredded cheese. Then the top of the rolls are placed on top of the cheese.

Melted garlic butter is spread over the top of the rolls and then sliders are then baked.

If you love tacos, then you are going to love these Beef Taco Sliders.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – Feel free to also use ground turkey or a mixture of both.
• Taco Seasoning – Use store bought or make Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
• Salsa – Use any type of jar salsa
• White Onion – Finely diced onion or use dried onion flakes 
• Hawaiian Rolls – Feel free to use any type of Slider Rolls 

For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.

Substitutions and Variations

• Garlic – We used garlic salt in this recipe, but you can use garlic powder.
• Change the Cheese – Feel free to use different types of cheese. Pepper jack or Colby Monterrey Jack Cheese for a delicious change.
• Slider Buns – We used Hawaiian Rolls, but you can use any type of rolls.

How to Make Taco Sliders

• Step 1 – Cook Taco Meat – Add the ground beef and diced onions to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.  Brown the beef and onions, breaking up the meat into small pieces until the onions are translucent and beef is cooked through (5-7 minutes). 

• Step 2 – Mix in Taco Seasoning and Salsa – Add in the taco seasoning and the salsa and bring the mixture to a low boil.  

• Step 3 – Remove Heat – Then remove the pan from the heat. 
• Step 4 – Heat Oven and Prepare Baking dish – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.  
• Step 5 – Layer beef and cheese on rolls – Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.  Spread the taco beef mixture over the bottom of the rolls and top with the shredded cheese.  The top with the other half of the rolls.

• Step 6 – Mix Melted Butter Mixture – Stir together the melted butter and garlic salt.  Brush this mixture over the top of the buns. 
• Step 7 – Bake Sliders – Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.  Then remove the foil and bake for 2-5 minutes to brown the top of the Hawaiian rolls.
• Step 8 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove from the oven and top with the chopped cilantro.  Let the sliders cool slightly.  Then serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Baking Sliders – Bake the taco sliders until cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown.
• Cover Sliders – While the sliders are baking, make sure to cover with foil. This prevents the top of the sliders from burning.

What to Serve with Taco Sliders

• Chips and Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
• Sour Cream
• The Best Pico De Gallo Recipe
• Shredded Lettuce
• Olives