Description
These Cheesy Taco Breadsticks are a fun and delicious twist on classic breadsticks. Filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings, they’re perfect for a party appetizer or a casual meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 lb pizza dough (455 g), rolled out into a rectangle
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (100 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salsa, for dipping
- Guacamole, for dipping
Instructions
- Make Filling: Sauté onions and garlic until transparent. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- Assemble Breadsticks: On a floured surface, cut the pizza dough into 5 strips. Place spoonfuls of the beef mixture into the middle of each strip, followed by the Mexican cheese blend. Fold and pinch the dough around the cheese and meat along the entire strip, ensuring to close off the ends.
- Bake: Brush each breadstick with olive oil and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each breadstick with more cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy with salsa and guacamole for dipping!
Notes
- Pizza Dough: You can use store-bought or homemade pizza dough.
- Taco Seasoning: Use your favorite brand of taco seasoning or make your own.
- Cheese: Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese.
- Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Try adding jalapeños, sour cream, or your other favorite taco fixings.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble the breadsticks ahead of time and bake them later. Simply cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
