Description
Cheesy Taco Breadsticks Delight combines seasoned ground beef and melty colby jack and cheddar cheese wrapped in soft pizza dough, brushed with a savory garlic parsley butter, and baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make snack or appetizer is perfect for taco lovers looking for a fun twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix or homemade taco seasoning
For the Dough
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, halved
For the Butter Brush
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick spray and set it aside.
- Cook Seasoned Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, break up the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned. Drain any excess fat. Return the beef to the skillet, add the taco seasoning, and stir well until the beef is evenly coated and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Pizza Dough: On a clean work surface, roll out the pizza dough tube. Slice the dough in half lengthwise, then make 4 vertical cuts along each length to create 10 equal rectangles.
- Assemble Breadsticks: Place about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned ground beef in the center of each dough rectangle. Top each with a halved cheese stick. Gently roll up the dough over the filling, pinching all seams tightly to enclose the filling completely.
- Brush with Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Use a brush to evenly coat the tops of each rolled breadstick with this flavorful mixture.
- Bake and Serve: Arrange the breadsticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve warm with your preferred taco toppings or dipping sauces.
Notes
- Allow the seasoned beef to cool before assembling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
- You can substitute the cheese sticks with shredded cheese if preferred, but stick cheese helps keep the filling contained.
- These breadsticks are great served with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Ensure all dough seams are well sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: taco breadsticks, cheesy breadsticks, ground beef appetizer, Mexican snack, easy appetizer, baked breadsticks, pizza dough snacks
