Description
Savory cheesy taco sticks combine Mexican-inspired flavors with crispy, melted goodness that promises pure comfort. Crisp tortillas wrapped around spicy ground beef and gooey cheese create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese:
- 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
Dough and Seasoning:
- 1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 400°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- In a skillet, transform ground beef into a savory mixture, browning thoroughly over medium heat and eliminating any surplus fat.
- Infuse the meat with robust taco seasoning, stirring meticulously to ensure complete flavor integration and creating a zesty filling.
- Unleash the pizza dough’s potential by stretching it across a flour-dusted surface, then precisely dividing into ten uniform rectangular sections.
- Craft each taco stick by layering seasoned beef onto the dough rectangles, strategically positioning a cheese stick fragment atop the meat, then carefully enveloping and sealing the contents within a tight dough embrace.
- Elevate the flavor profile by whisking melted butter with aromatic garlic powder and herbaceous dried parsley, then delicately brushing this mixture across the exterior of each assembled taco stick.
- Transfer the prepared taco sticks onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to transform in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Allow a brief cooling period to prevent potential mouth burns, then present the taco sticks alongside complementary dipping companions like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Experiment with different ground meats like turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that still packs tons of flavor.
- Consider making homemade taco seasoning to control sodium and customize spice levels, which allows for more personalized taste profiles.
- Gluten-free alternatives work perfectly by substituting pizza dough with gluten-free crescent roll dough or cauliflower-based wrap alternatives.
- Veggie lovers can replace meat with black beans, roasted corn, or plant-based crumbles to create a delicious vegetarian version without losing the classic taco essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg