Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines the flavors of tacos with cheesy goodness, perfect for parties or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning + ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent roll sheet)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Optional: sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in salsa and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Cut into 8 equal sections.
- Place a spoonful of taco mixture in the center of each dough section. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese. Fold dough over filling, pinching seams tightly to seal (like a breadstick shape).
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle extra cheese on top, if desired. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg