Cheesy Taco Sticks Delight (Print Format)
Crispy pizza dough sticks packed with taco-seasoned beef and gooey cheese - the perfect party snack!
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning mix
→ Dough
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1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
→ Cheese
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5 Colby Jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
→ Topping
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). 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.
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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 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Serve warm, garnished with your preferred taco toppings if desired.
# Tips:
01 -
Allow beef mixture to cool before filling dough to prevent it from becoming soggy
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Make sure to pinch all seams closed to prevent filling from leaking during baking
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Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping
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Can be frozen before baking - add 3-5 extra minutes to cooking time if baking from frozen