Description
These Cheesy Taco Sticks are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and gooey cheddar, then wrapped in golden pizza dough. A fun, flavorful snack perfect for weeknights, parties, or game days. Everyone will be reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for lighter option)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into rectangles.
- Spoon taco meat and shredded cheese onto each rectangle.
- Fold dough over filling, sealing edges tightly.
- Place sticks on the baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
Drain meat well and seal edges completely to avoid leaks. Brush with butter and sprinkle taco seasoning for extra flavor. Use parchment paper for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg