Taco sliders with Hawaiian rolls is the perfect snack, family meal, or appetizer. The mini sandwiches are stuffed with taco meat, cheese, lettuce, and taco sauce. Add your favorite taco toppings for even more flavor.
We’re huge taco fans in this house. It’s a family meal at least once a week and it’s always fun to get creative with the taco flavors and toppings.
When we’re tired of the traditional tortilla shell tacos, we love going with these taco sliders with Hawaiian rolls. They’re a simple dinner that’s easy to make and offers up the same delicious flavors just a little differently.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Kitchen Tools You Need To Make XXX
- Baking Sheet
- Large Skillet
Ingredients & Notes
- Ground beef – We use 90/10 so it’s less grease and fat. You can use whatever you prefer.
- Cheese – Your favorite taco cheese. We use taco choose but colby jack or cheddar would be great too.
- Taco seasoning – Make your own homemade seasoning or store bought.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
Substitutions & Variations
- For the taco seasoning, you can use your own homemade blend or store bought. Whichever you prefer.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef.
- Add your favorite taco toppings to the sliders. I recommend adding them after they have cooled down so the toppings are fresh.
- Sliced cheese instead of shredded can be used. It may take a bit more time to melt the cheese.
How To Make Taco Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise to create a set of top and bottom buns. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions until cooked through and crumbled.
- Add the taco seasoning and water and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, stirring often.
- Place the bottom set of rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the ground beef mixture in an even layer over the top of the buns.
- Spread the taco sauce over the top of the ground beef.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Place the top buns on the pan next to the bottom buns and brush with butter. Sprinkle extra taco seasoning over the top of the buns.
- Place the pan in the oven to bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
- Top the melted cheese with shredded lettuce, then place the buns on top. Slice into individual sliders before serving.
What To Serve With Taco Sandwich Sliders
We always like to serve extra toppings on the side. You can serve salsa, olives, guacamole, and sour cream. Those are out go to favorites.
FAQs
I recommend using a baking sheet. Casserole dishes and pans with deep sides will keep the moisture in making them soggy.
Absolutely! Instead of using ground beef you can use ground turkey. The flavors still come together and create a delicious dinner or appetizer.
Yes! Just spread the precooked taco meat on the sliders and the oven will reheat it.
Taco Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
- 12 count package Hawaiian rolls
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Your favorite taco toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and slice the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise to create a set of top and bottom buns. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions until cooked through and crumbled.
- Add the taco seasoning and water and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, stirring often.
- Place the bottom set of rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the ground beef mixture in an even layer over the top of the buns.
- Spread the taco sauce over the top of the ground beef. Top with shredded cheese.
- Place the top buns on the pan next to the bottom buns and brush with butter. Sprinkle extra taco seasoning over the top of the buns.
- Place the pan in the oven to bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
- Top the melted cheese with shredded lettuce, then place the buns on top. Slice into individual sliders before serving.
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.
