Description
These Cheesy Taco Sticks are a fun twist on traditional tacos, with seasoned beef and gooey cheese wrapped in pizza dough and baked to perfection. They make a great appetizer or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 lb
Taco Seasoning Mix:
1 packet
Pillsbury Pizza Dough:
1 tube
Colby Jack and Cheddar Cheese Sticks:
5, halved
Butter:
4 tablespoons, melted
Garlic Powder:
1 teaspoon
Dried Parsley:
1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Add the taco seasoning to the beef, following the instructions on the seasoning packet. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the Pillsbury Pizza Dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 10 equal rectangles.
- Assemble the Taco Sticks: Spoon a small portion of the seasoned beef onto each rectangle. Place a halved cheese stick on top of the beef. Roll the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal tightly. Place the taco sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush this mixture generously over each taco stick.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Allow the taco sticks to cool slightly before serving. Pair them with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Sticks, Taco Sticks, Appetizer, Mexican, Cheese, Ground Beef
