Cheesy Taco Sticks (Print Version)
Soft dough surrounds tasty beef and melted cheese, making these taco sticks a fun snack to enjoy and share.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling for Tacos
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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1 taco seasoning packet, prepared with water as stated on the package
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1 pound of lean ground beef
→ Dough and Putting It Together
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12 Colby Jack cheese sticks, individually wrapped
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1 teaspoon parsley, dried
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2 cans of store-bought pizza dough
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¼ cup butter, unsalted
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to preheat.
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Cover two sheets for baking with parchment paper.
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Leave your pizza dough in the fridge until it’s time to use.
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Heat ground beef in a skillet on medium-high for about 5 to 7 minutes until it’s thoroughly cooked. Get rid of any extra grease.
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Toss in the garlic, taco seasoning, and water as per the package. Turn up the heat and cook for 2 or 3 minutes until it’s dry. Take it off the heat.
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Spread pizza dough onto the parchment paper, shaping it into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut each roll into six pieces measuring 4x4 inches, so you end up with 12 total.
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Scoop about 3 tablespoons of taco meat into the center of every dough square. Halve the cheese sticks and add one half onto the meat.
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Pull the edges of dough up and press them together, pinching the ends and tucking them upwards, keeping the seam side consistent. Avoid stretching the dough too thin.
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In a microwave-safe container, melt the butter, then stir in parsley and garlic powder. Use either a pastry brush or spoon to spread this mix over every taco stick.
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Arrange taco sticks seam-side down on the baking trays. Let them bake for 12 to 14 minutes until they’re golden on the tops.
# Notes and Tips:
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Keep the pizza dough chilled until assembly so it’s easier to handle.