Cheesy Taco Sticks (Print View)

Soft breadsticks stuffed with seasoned beef and gooey melted cheese, baked until golden.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 0.5 pound ground beef

→ Spices & Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Dairy

05 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Dough

08 - 1 can (14 oz) refrigerated pizza dough

→ Optional

09 - Fresh cilantro or chives, chopped, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water; simmer for 2–3 minutes until well mixed. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle (about 12 × 16 inches). Cut into 8 equal strips.
05 - Place a spoonful of the seasoned beef and a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese along one edge of each dough strip.
06 - Fold the dough over the filling, pinch and seal the edges tightly to form a stick.
07 - Arrange the sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
08 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of seasoned beef and melted cheese wrapped in soft baked dough hits that perfect comfort food craving every single time
  • They're portable, dippable, and disappear faster than you can bake them
02 -
  • Let the beef cool slightly before filling the dough or you'll end up with melted cheese everywhere and soggy dough
  • Pinching the edges really firmly is non-negotiable if you want to keep all that filling inside where it belongs
03 -
  • Don't skip the step of cooling your beef filling slightly, or you'll end up with cheese that melts and leaks out before the dough even finishes baking
  • If you want extra crispy sticks, brush them with butter halfway through baking rather than just at the start

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