Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are stuffed with seasoned taco meat and gooey cheese, wrapped in golden pizza dough, and brushed with garlic butter!
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Taco Sticks:
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1 lb. ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade taco seasoning)
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1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
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5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
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4 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep the Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick spray and set it aside.
Step 2: Cook the Taco Meat
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and crumbled.
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Drain any excess grease.
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Stir in the taco seasoning (do not add water) until the meat is evenly coated.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Prepare the Dough
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Unroll the Pillsbury Pizza Dough on a flat surface.
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Cut the dough in half lengthwise, then make 4 additional cuts vertically to create 10 small rectangles.
Step 4: Assemble the Taco Sticks
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Place about a tablespoon of taco meat in the center of each dough rectangle.
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Lay half a cheese stick on top of the meat.
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Carefully roll the dough over the filling, pinching the edges tightly to seal.
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Ensure the seams are well-sealed to prevent the cheese from leaking out.
Step 5: Brush with Garlic Butter
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In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
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Brush the tops of each taco stick generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Step 6: Bake
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Place the taco sticks onto the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- If you don’t have pizza dough, crescent roll dough or homemade bread dough can work as a substitute.
- Feel free to add toppings like green onions, chopped cilantro, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
Keywords: Cheesy taco sticks, taco breadsticks, easy taco snacks, baked taco sticks