Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, with seasoned ground beef and gooey cheddar cheese wrapped in a crispy crust. These easy-to-make taco sticks are perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Taco Sticks:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Salsa or sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Taco Sticks: Unroll crescent or pizza dough and divide into 8 rectangles. Flatten each rectangle slightly. Place a spoonful of taco meat and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese in the center of each. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush each stick with beaten egg. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley, if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm with salsa or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
