Cheesy Taco Sticks (Printable)

Soft breadsticks stuffed with seasoned beef and melted cheese, baked until golden and perfect for sharing.

# What's Needed:

01 - 1/2 lb ground beef

02 - 1 tbsp taco seasoning

03 - 1/2 tsp salt

04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

08 - 1 can (14 oz) refrigerated pizza dough

09 - Fresh cilantro or chives, chopped

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat until crumbly. Drain excess fat.

03 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp water. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

04 - Roll pizza dough into rectangle approximately 12 × 16 inches. Cut into 8 equal strips.

05 - Place spoonful of seasoned beef and cheese mixture along one edge of each strip. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges tightly to seal.

06 - Place sticks seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter.

07 - Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

08 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

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The dough gets irresistibly golden and slightly crispy while staying soft inside
These are basically handheld tacos that do not fall apart while you eat them

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Let the beef cool slightly before filling the dough or the cheese will start melting too fast and make sealing difficult
Pinching the dough edges firmly is not optional, or you will end up with cheesy leaks all over your baking sheet

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The seam side must be down on the baking sheet or the sticks will unravel while baking
Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 180°C oven for about 8 minutes, though they rarely last that long