Description
The ultimate cheesy, crunchy snack that combines the flavors of pizza and tacos in a delightful stick form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ready-made pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken or 1 lb ground beef (or plant-based ground meat)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack or mozzarella
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken or ground beef and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and add salsa.
- Cool the filling slightly for 3–5 minutes, then stir in the cheeses.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle and cut into strips, about 1.5–2 inches wide.
- Place filling on each strip, fold over, and seal.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle toppings if desired.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes until golden and melty.
- Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
These Cheesy Taco Sticks can be made ahead and stored before baking, making them perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy snacks, taco sticks, party food, appetizer, easy recipe