Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious appetizer or snack that combines the flavors of tacos with gooey melted cheese in a convenient stick form. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for parties or a fun twist on taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
For the Sticks:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For Serving:
- salsa or sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Taco Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmering until thickened. Let cool.
- Prepare the Sticks: Roll out the pizza dough and cut into rectangles. Spoon taco meat onto each, add cheeses, fold, and seal edges tightly.
- Bake: Brush sticks with butter, sprinkle with seasonings, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with salsa or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños or green chiles to the filling.
- These taco sticks freeze well and can be reheated in the oven for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
