Cheesy Taco Sticks (Print-Friendly Version)

Golden dough filled with seasoned beef and cheese, brushed with garlic butter for a tasty Mexican snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 packet taco seasoning mix

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

04 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley

→ Dough

05 - 1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough

→ Dairy

06 - 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved

→ Butter

07 - 4 tablespoons butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning per packet instructions. Set aside.

03 - Roll out pizza dough on lightly floured surface. Cut into 10 equal rectangles.

04 - Place a spoonful of seasoned beef and a halved cheese stick on each dough rectangle. Roll dough around filling and pinch edges to seal. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.

05 - Combine melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush generously over each taco stick.

06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until dough is golden brown and cooked through.

07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream if desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Add jalapeño slices to the filling for extra heat.

02 - Experiment with different cheese varieties for varied flavor.

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