Dinner

Cheesy Taco Sticks Recipe

Byanna orden October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Introduction

Cheesy Taco Sticks are a delicious twist on classic taco night, combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and soft pizza dough into a fun, handheld snack. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, they’re perfect for parties, quick dinners, or anytime cravings.

The image shows a white plate with three baked rolled tortillas filled with a ground beef mixture; the tortillas are golden brown with melted yellow and white cheese on top, sprinkled with green herbs. One of the tortillas is slightly lifted, showing the rich, brown beef filling with bits of red sauce inside. In the background, there is a small white bowl of thick sour cream. The plate sits on a white marbled surface with a blurred wooden spoon visible behind. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
½ cup salsa
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Optional: sour cream or guacamole for dipping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and salsa, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool for a few minutes.
Step 3: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 to 8 equal pieces, depending on desired size.
Step 4: Spoon a portion of the taco meat onto the center of each dough piece, then top with shredded cheese.
Step 5: Fold the sides of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a log or stick shape. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Brush each stick with beaten egg to create a golden finish.
Step 7: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8: While baking, mix melted butter with garlic powder and oregano. As soon as sticks come out of the oven, brush them with the seasoned butter.
Step 9: Let cool slightly before serving with sour cream or guacamole.

Tips & Variations

Customize with your favorite fillings such as black beans, jalapeños, or pepper jack cheese for extra flavor.
Use Mexican blend cheese for a more authentic Tex-Mex taste.
For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack set over the baking sheet.

Storage

Store leftover taco sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results to keep them crispy. These sticks also freeze well—freeze before baking, then bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

How to Serve

Two baked rolled pastries filled with ground meat are placed on a white plate with a wooden spoon resting beside them. The top layer is a golden brown baked dough, sprinkled with melted cheddar cheese strands and some dried herbs. One roll is cut open at the front, showing a rich, dark brown meat filling with bits of red pepper inside. In the background, a small white ramekin holds a creamy white sauce. The entire scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade pizza dough instead of refrigerated dough?

Yes, homemade pizza dough works great and adds a personal touch. Just roll it out to the same thickness as you would the refrigerated dough.

Can I prepare these taco sticks ahead of time?

Absolutely. Assemble the sticks and refrigerate them unbaked for a few hours before baking. They can also be frozen unbaked and baked directly from frozen when ready to serve.