Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos, perfect for meals or snacks. These irresistible bites feature seasoned ground beef and gooey Colby Jack cheese, all wrapped in soft pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for game day, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home, Cheesy Taco Sticks are quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cans Pillsbury pizza dough
- 12 Colby Jack cheese sticks
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 package taco seasoning (plus water as directed on the package)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning according to package instructions; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Roll out pizza dough into squares; fill each square with taco meat and half a cheese stick.
- Seal the edges and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder, then bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cheesy Taco Stick (60g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 456mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 32mg