Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious, easy-to-make snack or appetizer featuring taco-seasoned beef and gooey melted cheese wrapped in soft pizza dough. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a quick meal, these handheld treats are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, salt & pepper)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (13.8 oz) pizza dough (or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley (for garnish)
- Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle and cut it into 12 equal strips.
- Place 1 tablespoon of taco meat and shredded cheese onto each strip. Add half of a mozzarella stick on top.
- Fold and seal the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to prevent leakage.
- Place the taco sticks seam-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder and dried parsley.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan or taco seasoning on top before baking.
- Use crescent roll dough instead of pizza dough for a softer texture.
- Add chopped jalapeños or green onions for a spicy kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: ~220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg