Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that combines the flavors of tacos with gooey, melted cheese, all wrapped up in a crispy pizza dough shell.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Taco Seasoning:
1 tablespoon
Refrigerated Pizza Dough:
1 can (8 oz)
Cheddar Cheese, shredded:
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded:
1 cup
Unsalted Butter, melted:
1 tablespoon
Garlic Powder:
½ teaspoon
Dried Parsley:
½ teaspoon
Optional:
Sour cream or salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened, then let cool slightly.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the pizza dough and cut into 6–8 rectangles. On each piece, add a spoonful of the taco meat and a mix of both cheeses. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- Brush with butter mixture: Place taco sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush over the tops of the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Serve warm with sour cream or salsa on the side.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles as a substitute.
- Add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
