Description
Enjoy these delicious cheesy taco sticks, a perfect combination of seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese wrapped in crispy pizza dough. Ideal for snacks, appetizers, or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning to the beef, following the instructions on the packet. Stir well and set aside.
- Roll out the Pillsbury Pizza Dough on a floured surface and cut it into 10 equal rectangles.
- Spoon some of the seasoned ground beef onto each rectangle, then place a halved cheese stick on top.
- Roll the dough around the beef and cheese, pinching the edges to seal. Place the taco sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush the mixture over each taco stick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the cheesy taco sticks to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or diced bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg