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Cheesy Taco Sticks

Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delightful mix of seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese wrapped in flaky dough. They’re perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a quick weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pieces 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade taco seasoning)
  • 1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
  • 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the baking sheet.
  • Cook the ground beef until browned and crumble it. Drain excess fat.
  • Mix in taco seasoning without adding water and let it cool.
  • Roll out the pizza dough, cut it into rectangles.
  • Fill each rectangle with taco meat and a cheese stick, then roll and seal.
  • Make a butter mixture with garlic powder and parsley, brush it over the sticks.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For added flavor, mix in jalapeños or onions with the ground beef.
Ensure all cheese is enclosed to prevent leakage during baking.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 9
  • Cholesterol: 40