Description
These Cheesy Taco Sticks combine bold taco flavor, gooey melted cheese, and a golden, flaky crust. Quick to make, fun to eat, and perfect for parties, snacks, or family dinners. Kid-approved and totally irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer until thickened.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of taco meat and shredded cheese in the center of each rectangle.
- Roll tightly into sticks and pinch edges to seal.
- Place on baking sheet, seam side down. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For best texture, don’t overfill and be sure to seal the edges. Use crescent dough for a flakier bite. Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg