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Cheesy Taco Sticks

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Cheesy Taco Sticks are golden, handheld breadsticks stuffed with seasoned taco meat and melty cheese. Perfect for dinner, parties, or game day, they’re easy to make, mess-free, and great for dipping in salsa or sour cream.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 taco sticks
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water (for taco seasoning)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: chopped cilantro, salsa, or sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer according to package instructions until thickened.
  4. Roll out pizza dough and cut into 8 rectangles.
  5. Place a spoonful of taco meat and cheese in the center of each rectangle.
  6. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly to form a stick shape. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  7. Brush each stick with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dip.

Notes

  • Use crescent dough for a flakier crust.
  • For extra spice, add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
  • Freeze baked sticks for up to 2 months and reheat straight from frozen.
  • Air fryer option: cook at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

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