Description
Treat your taste buds to these irresistible Cheesy Taco Sticks! Combining seasoned ground beef with gooey Colby Jack cheese, all wrapped in soft pizza dough, they are baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or just looking for a quick family dinner, these cheesy delights are sure to impress. Kid-friendly and customizable, you can add your favorite toppings or dips to make them even more enjoyable. Ready in just 30 minutes, these Cheesy Taco Sticks are the perfect solution for busy weeknights or fun party snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 12 Colby Jack cheese sticks
- 2 cans Pillsbury pizza dough
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, and the required water. Cook until the water evaporates.
- Roll out each pizza dough can into rectangles and cut into squares (4×4 inches). You should have 12 squares.
- Place about 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture and half a cheese stick in the center of each square. Fold and seal tightly.
- Brush melted butter mixed with garlic powder and parsley over each taco stick.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg