Taco Sticks (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Juicy beef and loads of cheese get tucked inside pizza dough, baked crispy, and brushed with garlicky butter. They’re the best grab-and-go snack ever.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, sliced in half
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1 tube Pillsbury Pizza Dough
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1 packet taco seasoning mix
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1 lb ground beef
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Let your taco sticks sit for a bit so they aren’t too hot. Grab some salsa, sour cream, or guac for dipping them in. Dig in!
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Pop them in your oven until the outside is golden and they’re cooked all the way through. Should take 12-15 minutes at that temp.
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Combine those melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a little bowl. Grab a brush and cover each stick with this mix—it makes the tops nice and tasty.
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Take one of your dough rectangles, put a bit of beef on it, then drop a cheese piece on top. Roll it up tight, pinch the sides so nothing falls out, then place it on your tray with the seam down.
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Spread your pizza dough out on a floured counter. Slice it up into ten pieces that look like rectangles.
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Brown your ground beef in a skillet. Don’t forget to break it up as you go. Pour out extra fat, then add the taco seasoning how it says on the packet. Mix it all up and set the beef aside for now.
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Turn your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cover a baking sheet with some nonstick parchment paper so nothing gets stuck.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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Try tossing in a few jalapeño slices with the beef if you want extra spice.
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Switch up the cheese for something new if you’re bored of cheddar or colby jack.