Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos. These taco-filled breadsticks are perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack, and kids love them!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
For the Cheesy Taco Sticks:
- 1 can (8 count) refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Taco Meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Add taco seasoning and water, then set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Sticks: Cut the pizza dough, fill with taco meat and cheese, fold, and seal. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake the taco sticks for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over the baked sticks before serving.
Notes
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- These freeze well and are great for quick snacks or lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
