Taco Cheese Sticks (Printable Version)

Pillowy breadsticks crammed with zesty taco beef and cheese—awesome for snacking or casual get-togethers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
02 - 1 pound ground beef (use 85% lean)

→ Dough and Assembly

03 - Cut 8 cheese sticks (Cheddar or Colby Jack) in half
04 - 1 can (13.8 oz) chilled pizza dough

→ Topping

05 - Stir together 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
06 - Mix in 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
07 - Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Give the breadsticks a minute to cool once they’re out of the oven. Set out your go-to taco toppings or dipping sauce if you want.
02 - Spread out breadsticks onto the sprayed baking sheet with a bit of space in between. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden and the cheese inside bubbles up.
03 - Grab a small bowl. Stir together dried parsley, garlic powder, and melted butter. Brush this mix over every breadstick you rolled up.
04 - Drop a tablespoon of your cooled meat on each rectangle of dough. Set a cheese half on top, then roll up each piece. Pinch the seams so none of the cheesy filling leaks out.
05 - Roll out your pizza dough on a floured counter. Cut in half the long way, then make five crosswise cuts so you end up with ten rectangles.
06 - Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go until there’s no pink. Get rid of any fat, then toss in taco seasoning, mix well, and let it cool off from the heat.
07 - Fire up your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grab a big baking sheet and give it a quick spray so nothing sticks.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Let the taco meat cool down so your cheese won’t melt too early while you’re putting everything together.
02 - Make sure to pinch those edges tight or the filling could ooze out while baking.
03 - Using parchment paper on your pan helps these get extra crispy.
04 - Go for lean ground beef so you don’t end up with extra grease.