Description
A delightful mashup of pizza, tacos, and mozzarella sticks, perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454g) ground beef (80–85% lean)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1 tube (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks, halved
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then reduce heat to simmer for 2–4 minutes until flavors meld.
- On a floured surface, unroll pizza dough and stretch into a rectangle about 12–14 inches long.
- Spread the cooked taco beef mixture over the dough, leaving a margin at one edge.
- Place mozzarella sticks in a row along the long edge of the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the edge with cheese, pinching the seam to seal.
- Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal sticks (about 1-inch pieces).
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for 3–5 minutes before serving with dips.
Notes
For extra crispness, brush with olive oil before baking. Freeze assembled sticks for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesy taco sticks, finger food, party snacks, Mexican appetizers