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Cheesy Taco Sticks

Incredibly easy and delicious cheesy taco sticks that are perfect for weeknight dinners, game nights, or as a comforting bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, these crowd-pleasing treats are a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife Sharp
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • 0.5 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salsa and sour cream for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough package (usually around 400°F/200°C).
  • Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Unroll pizza dough onto a clean surface and press into a rectangle.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Spread taco meat evenly over the dough, leaving a border.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the taco meat.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Carefully roll up the dough lengthwise.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick slices.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Whisk together melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the dough slices with this mixture.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Arrange sticks on a baking sheet with space between them.
  • Bake in preheated oven according to pizza dough package directions, or until golden brown and bubbly.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • Serve warm with salsa and sour cream for dipping.
    1 can refrigerated pizza dough

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or toaster oven. Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.