Description
These Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious and easy family favorite perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. Made with refrigerated pizza dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, then baked until golden and served with salsa for dipping, they combine the best flavors of tacos in a fun, handheld form.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Sticks
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For Serving
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the taco sticks.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and even. Cut the dough into strips wide enough to hold the filling but thin enough to roll easily.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a bowl, mix the cooked ground beef or turkey with the taco seasoning until the meat is evenly coated with spices for that classic taco flavor.
- Assemble Taco Sticks: Place a spoonful of the seasoned meat mixture and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese onto the center of each dough strip.
- Roll and Bake: Carefully roll up each dough strip around the filling, sealing the edges gently if needed to prevent filling from spilling out. Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve the cheesy taco sticks warm with salsa on the side for dipping to add extra zest and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or chopped onions inside the filling for extra spice and texture.
- Use your favorite type of shredded cheese such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a different cheesy flavor.
- These taco sticks can be prepared in advance, assembled, and refrigerated before baking.
- To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free pizza dough.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
