Easy Cheesy Taco Sticks for Light Dinner Nights
These easy cheesy taco sticks are a baked, family friendly dinner option filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Perfect for light dinner nights and served easily in dinner bowls.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef lean preferred
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning mild
Taco Sticks
- 1 lb refrigerated dough pizza or crescent dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the taco sticks bake evenly and release easily.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook gently until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add the ground beef and break it apart gently. Cook until fully browned and no pink remains.
- Season the beef with mild taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly and cook a few more minutes so flavors blend.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the beef mixture to cool slightly before assembling the taco sticks.
- Roll out the dough and cut into evenly sized rectangular strips so the taco sticks bake uniformly.
- Place a spoonful of beef filling on each strip and top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges firmly to seal, forming long enclosed sticks.
- Arrange the sticks seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and the cheese inside is fully melted.
- Let the taco sticks cool slightly before serving so the filling sets and is easier to eat.
Notes
Make ahead: Assemble earlier in the day and bake before dinner.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Freeze baked sticks for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven for best texture.