Description
Savor mouthwatering cheesy taco sticks that blend Mexican-inspired flavors with crispy, golden perfection. Melted cheese and seasoned meat wrapped in a crunchy exterior promise a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Cheese and Dairy:
- 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
Dough and Seasonings:
- 1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Warm the cooking chamber to 400F (200C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper for smooth release.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a utensil. Eliminate excess grease and incorporate taco seasoning thoroughly, mixing until well-distributed.
- Stretch pizza dough on a flour-dusted surface, dividing into 10 uniform rectangular sections.
- Distribute seasoned meat across each dough rectangle, positioning a cheese segment atop the filling. Carefully encase the contents by rolling dough, pressing edges firmly to create secure sealed parcels.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley in a small mixing vessel. Generously coat each taco stick’s exterior with the aromatic butter mixture.
- Transfer taco sticks to prepared baking sheet, positioning seam-side downward. Roast in heated oven for 12-15 minutes until surfaces transform into rich golden-brown and interior becomes completely cooked.
- Remove from oven and permit slight cooling. Present with complementary dipping companions like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the meat by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack, cheddar, or Mexican blend to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by ensuring the beef is well-drained and not too wet before filling the dough rectangles.
- Create a gluten-free version using gluten-free pizza dough or low-carb alternatives like cauliflower wrap for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg