Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delightful handheld twist on traditional tacos. They feature seasoned ground beef and melted cheese encased in soft pizza dough, baked until golden and delicious. These sticks are perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or as an easy appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Roll pizza dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Cut into 6 to 8 equal rectangles.
- Spoon taco meat onto each dough rectangle, top with cheese. Fold dough over filling, pinch edges to seal, forming stick shapes.
- Place sticks seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley if using.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite taco toppings like jalapeños or black beans.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
- For homemade pizza dough, let it rest at room temperature before rolling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in oven or air fryer for crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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