Description
Get ready to elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Cheesy Taco Sticks! Combining seasoned ground beef and gooey Colby Jack cheese, all wrapped in soft pizza dough, this dish is a game changer for taco night. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or as a quick snack, these cheesy delights are easy to prepare and sure to impress both kids and adults. In just 30 minutes, you can indulge in flavorful bites that are customizable to fit your taste. Whether served as appetizers or main dishes, these Cheesy Taco Sticks will become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned; drain fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning with water; cook until moisture evaporates.
- Roll out pizza dough into squares and fill each with the meat mixture and half a cheese stick.
- Seal the dough squares tightly and brush tops with melted butter mixed with garlic powder.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cheesy Taco Stick (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg