Cheesy Taco Sticks
These Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious fusion of tacos and handheld cheesy breadsticks—perfect for a quick dinner, party appetizer, or game day snack. With savory seasoned beef, gooey Colby Jack cheese, and a golden pizza dough crust brushed in garlic butter, they’re bound to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Servings: 12
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 package taco seasoning plus water as directed on the package
- 2 cans Pillsbury pizza dough
- 12 Colby Jack cheese sticks
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Keep the pizza dough refrigerated until ready to use.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, taco seasoning, and water as directed on the seasoning package. Cook for 2–3 minutes over high heat until water has evaporated. Remove from heat.
- Unroll one can of pizza dough onto a baking sheet and shape into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into six 4x4-inch squares. Repeat with the second can to make 12 total squares.
- Add about 3 tablespoons of the taco meat to the center of each dough square.
- Cut each cheese stick in half and place one half on top of the meat.
- Fold the sides of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal. Fold and seal the ends, placing each stick seam-side down on the baking sheet. Avoid overstretching the dough.
- Melt butter and mix in garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush the tops of the taco sticks with the butter mixture.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.