Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick flavorful bite, served with salsa and sour cream for dipping and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 package refrigerated crescent dough (10 oz package)
Filling
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz packet)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Serving & Garnish
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Other
- 1 can cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and lightly spraying with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Season Beef: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef with the taco seasoning packet, mixing well to ensure the beef is fully coated with the flavorful seasoning.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and pinch the seams together to separate it into 4 large rectangular pieces, creating a sturdy base for the filling.
- Assemble Filling: Evenly spread a portion of the seasoned ground beef mixture over each rectangle of dough.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef on each dough rectangle, distributing it evenly for a cheesy layer.
- Roll Sticks: Roll each dough rectangle tightly into a stick shape, making sure to tuck in and seal the edges so the filling stays inside during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the rolled taco sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them sealed while baking.
- Bake: Bake the sticks in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the taco sticks from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream for dipping, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the ground beef is fully cooked before adding taco seasoning.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Can substitute cheddar cheese with pepper jack or a Mexican blend for different flavors.
- Use gluten-free crescent dough to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy taco sticks, taco crescent rolls, ground beef snack, cheesy appetizer, party finger food
