Cheesy Taco Sticks Delight (Print Version)
Savor taco-seasoned beef and melted cheese wrapped in golden pizza dough for a flavorful, snackable treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
01 -
1 pound ground beef
02 -
1 packet taco seasoning mix
→ Dough
03 -
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
→ Cheese
04 -
5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
→ Topping
05 -
4 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 -
1 teaspoon dried parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
02 -
Coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.
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Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon until fully browned and crumbled. Drain off excess fat.
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Return skillet to stove. Add taco seasoning to the beef and stir until evenly coated. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
05 -
Unroll pizza dough and flatten into a rectangle. Cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 10 equal rectangles.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of taco beef onto each dough rectangle. Place a halved cheese stick on top. Roll up the dough around filling, pinching all seams closed.
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Mix melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush generously over the tops of each filled dough stick.
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Arrange taco sticks on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Serve warm, garnished with your preferred taco toppings if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow the beef mixture to cool before filling the dough to prevent it from becoming soggy.