Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesy Taco Sticks, a perfect blend of seasoned ground beef and gooey Colby Jack cheese wrapped in soft pizza dough. These savory bites are not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but they also make an excellent addition to any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cans Pillsbury pizza dough
- 12 Colby Jack cheese sticks
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Garlic powder and dried parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add garlic, taco seasoning, and water as directed. Cook until liquid evaporates.
- Unroll pizza dough into rectangles, cut into squares (6 per can), and fill each with taco meat and half a cheese stick.
- Fold and seal the dough around the filling. Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and parsley.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg