Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. These savory sticks are perfect for a family-friendly meal or as a party appetizer. Filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and baked until golden brown, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt to taste
- Optional: sour cream or salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the taco sticks: Unroll the pizza dough and cut it into 8 equal rectangles. Spoon taco meat onto each piece, sprinkle with cheese, fold the dough over, and pinch to seal. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush sticks with butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, parsley, and salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream or salsa if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter option.
- Add diced jalapeños or green chilies for extra heat.
- These taco sticks freeze well for a quick snack later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
