Description
These Cheesy Taco Breadsticks are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack, perfect for game day or any casual gathering. Stuffed with seasoned ground beef and gooey cheeses, these twisty breadsticks are a fun and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Breadsticks:
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (13.8 oz)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Optional for Serving:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough, spread the taco meat, cheeses, fold, cut into strips, and twist.
- Bake: Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano, then bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with optional garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the meat filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
