Cheesy Taco Sticks
Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for dipping in all your favorite Mexican restaurant-style dips and salsas, these mouthwatering cheesy taco bites are a fun twist on your Taco Tuesday classic.
Servings: 4
Calories: 651kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
- 5 sticks Colby jack and cheddar and/or pepper jack cheese sticks halved
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking up with a wooden spoon until fully browned and crumbled. Drain any fat before adding in the taco seasoning.1 lb ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- Mix in the taco seasoning packet, plus the water called for on the package. Continue to cook until all the water has evaporated. Remove from heat and allow to cool while you prepare the dough and cheese sticks.
- Spread the pizza dough out until it's flat and cut into 10 small rectangles.1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
- Place about a tablespoon of the taco meat in the center of each pizza dough and top with a halved cheese stick. Carefully roll up the pizza stick. Be sure the seams are pinched closed.5 sticks Colby jack and cheddar and/or pepper jack cheese sticks
- Combine the melted butter, garlic powder and parsley in a small bowl and brush it on the tops of the cheesy taco sticks.4 tbsp butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried parsley
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, or any of your favorite taco toppings!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1589mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1171IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 5mg