Cheesy Taco Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Taco Filling
01 -
1 pound ground beef
02 -
1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade)
→ Stick Assembly
03 -
1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough
04 -
5 Colby Jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
→ Garlic Butter Topping
05 -
4 tablespoons butter, melted
06 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
1 teaspoon dried parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.
02 -
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.
03 -
Return the skillet to the stovetop and mix in the taco seasoning packet (dry, without water) until the beef is fully coated. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
04 -
Spread the pizza dough out on a clean surface until flat. Cut in half lengthwise, then make 4 cuts across to create 10 small rectangles total.
05 -
Place about 1 tablespoon or more of the cooled taco meat in the center of each dough rectangle. Top with half a cheese stick.
06 -
Carefully roll up each pizza stick, making sure to pinch all seams closed tightly to prevent filling from leaking out during baking.
07 -
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of all the taco sticks.
08 -
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the dough is cooked through. Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole!
# Notes:
01 -
You can use leftover taco meat for this recipe - you'll need about 1 cup total
02 -
If making the full pound of beef, you'll have leftovers that can be frozen for later use
03 -
Make sure the taco meat is cooled before assembling to prevent the dough from getting soggy
04 -
These are perfect for kids and make great party appetizers or snacks