Cheesy Taco Sticks
These Cheesy Taco Sticks are a deliciously fun mashup of tacos and stuffed breadsticks. Seasoned ground beef and melty Colby Jack cheese are tucked into soft pizza dough, brushed with garlic butter, and baked until golden and puffed. Perfect as a family-friendly dinner, party appetizer, or game day snack—these always disappear fast!
Servings: 12
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 package taco seasoning plus water as directed on package
- 2 cans Pillsbury pizza dough
- 12 Colby Jack cheese sticks
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Keep pizza dough refrigerated until you're ready to use it.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, taco seasoning, and water as directed on the seasoning packet. Cook over high heat for 2–3 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Unroll one can of pizza dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into six 4x4-inch squares. Repeat with the second can to make 12 squares total.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of taco meat onto the center of each square.
- Cut each cheese stick in half and place one half on top of the meat.
- Fold the dough over the filling, pinching edges to seal and folding ends underneath. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in the microwave and stir in garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush over each taco stick.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Serve warm.