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Cheesy Taco Sticks Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 12 taco sticks 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Cheesy Taco Sticks are a fun twist on traditional tacos, with gooey cheese stuffed inside a crispy pizza dough shell. They make for a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone will love.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • Water as called for on the taco seasoning package
  • 2 cans Pillsbury Pizza Dough
  • 12 Colby Jack cheese sticks

Garlic Butter Topping:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Taco Meat: Cook the ground beef with minced garlic, taco seasoning, and water according to the package instructions.
  2. Assemble the Taco Sticks: Roll out the pizza dough, cut it into strips, place a cheese stick on each strip, top with taco meat, and roll up.
  3. Bake: Arrange the taco sticks on a baking sheet, brush with garlic butter, and bake until golden brown.

Notes

  • You can customize these taco sticks with your favorite taco toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
  • Feel free to use different types of cheese for variety.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco stick
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg