Cheesy Taco Sticks
Delicious taco-flavored snacks filled with beef and cheese, wrapped in pizza dough.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cans Pillsbury Pizza Dough
- 12 sticks Colby Jack cheese
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Keep the pizza dough in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. This makes it easier to handle.
- In a frying pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remember to drain any excess fat to keep the filling lean.
- Add minced garlic, taco seasoning, and water according to the seasoning package. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes until the water evaporates and the mixture is thick. Remove from heat.
- Unroll the pizza dough on the parchment paper, shaping it into a 12x8-inch rectangle using your hands. This might take a little gentle stretching!
- Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces (each tube rolled out should be cut into 6 rectangles, making each piece 4x4 inches).
- Place approximately 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of each of the 12 dough rectangles. Make sure not to overfill!
- Cut a cheese stick in half and place one half on top of the meat mixture for that ooey-gooey goodness.
- Fold up the sides of the dough and pinch them together, then pinch each end together and fold it up to the same side as the pinched center seam. Try not to stretch the dough too much to keep it intact.
- Place the seamed sides down on the parchment-lined baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced apart for even cooking.
- Melt the butter in the microwave, then stir in the garlic powder and dried parsley. This will give your taco sticks a flavorful glaze.
- Use a pastry brush or spoon to evenly coat each of the 12 taco sticks with the butter mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes until the tops of the taco sticks are lightly browned. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some shredded cheese on top before baking.