Cheesy Taco Sticks Baking (Print View)

Soft dough wrapped around beef and gooey cheese, baked to golden perfection with a touch of garlic butter.

# Components:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 packet taco seasoning mix
03 - 1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough
04 - 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved

→ For Brushing

05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
02 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking up meat with a spoon. Drain excess fat. Incorporate taco seasoning according to packet instructions and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into an even layer. Cut dough into 10 identical rectangular sections.
04 - Spoon a portion of seasoned beef mixture onto each dough rectangle. Place a halved cheese stick over the beef. Encase filling by rolling dough around contents, firmly pressing edges to seal. Arrange rolls seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Combine melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley in a small bowl. Generously brush mixture over each dough-wrapped stick.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and dough is thoroughly cooked.
07 - Allow taco sticks to cool for several minutes before serving. Accompany with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only one pan and one bowl for minimal cleanup
  • Ready in under thirty minutes start to finish
  • Perfect handheld snack for parties or movie nights
  • Kid and adult approved with customizable fillings and cheese
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber from beef and cheese
  • Easy to customize with different cheeses or veggies
  • Leftovers can be packed for school or office lunches
03 -
  • Always pinch the dough edges tightly so fillings do not melt out during baking
  • Rolling the dough thin and even helps everything cook at the same speed
  • Use fresh cheese sticks if possible for the best melt older cheese can get oily or gritty when baked

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