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If you love tacos and breadsticks, these Cheesy Taco Breadsticks are your dream come true! Stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and brushed with garlic-taco butter, these crispy, cheesy strips are perfect for dipping in salsa, queso, or sour cream. Plus, they’re super easy to make with refrigerated pizza dough!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Kid-friendly – A fun twist on taco night!
Perfect for parties – Great for game day or potlucks.
Customizable – Add jalapeños, beans, or swap meats.
Quick & easy – Ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust (or homemade dough)
- ½ stick (¼ cup) butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp taco seasoning (extra for butter)
- ½ tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or Cajun/pepper)
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack)
- Dipping sauces (salsa, queso, sour cream, or ranch)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️Cook the Taco Meat
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning + water (per packet instructions). Simmer 5 mins.
2️ Prep the Dough
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle (~12×10 inches).
3️ Make Garlic-Taco Butter
- Melt butter and mix in garlic powder, taco seasoning, and Slap Ya Mama.
4️ Assemble the Breadsticks
- Spread taco meat on half of the dough.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Fold the other half over the filling and pinch edges to seal.
5️ Cut & Bake
- Slice into 1-1½-inch strips.
- Space them out on the baking sheet.
- Brush generously with the garlic-taco butter.
6️ Bake & Serve
- Bake 17 mins or until golden and crispy.
- Let cool 5 mins, then serve with dips!
Pro Tips
- Extra crispy? Bake an extra 2-3 mins.
- Spicy kick? Add diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Make ahead? Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready!
Serving Ideas
Game day snack with queso & guacamole
Kid-friendly dinner with a side of Mexican rice
Party appetizer – cut into smaller pieces
Final Thoughts
These Cheesy Taco Breadsticks are irresistibly crispy, cheesy, and packed with taco flavor—perfect for any occasion! Give them a try and watch them disappear.
Want it spicier? Try adding hot sauce to the butter mix!
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Cheesy Taco Breadsticks: A Fun & Flavorful Twist
Description
If you love tacos and breadsticks, these Cheesy Taco Breadsticks are your dream come true! Stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and brushed with garlic-taco butter, these crispy, cheesy strips are perfect for dipping in salsa, queso, or sour cream. Plus, they’re super easy to make with refrigerated pizza dough!
Ingredients
-
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust (or homemade dough)
-
- ½ stick (¼ cup) butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp taco seasoning (extra for butter)
-
- ½ tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or Cajun/pepper)
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack)
- Dipping sauces (salsa, queso, sour cream, or ranch)
Instructions
1️Cook the Taco Meat
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning + water (per packet instructions). Simmer 5 mins.
2️ Prep the Dough
-
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle (~12×10 inches).
3️ Make Garlic-Taco Butter
- Melt butter and mix in garlic powder, taco seasoning, and Slap Ya Mama.
4️ Assemble the Breadsticks
-
- Spread taco meat on half of the dough.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Fold the other half over the filling and pinch edges to seal.
5️ Cut & Bake
-
- Slice into 1-1½-inch strips.
- Space them out on the baking sheet.
- Brush generously with the garlic-taco butter.
6️ Bake & Serve
-
- Bake 17 mins or until golden and crispy.
- Let cool 5 mins, then serve with dips!
Pro Tips
-
- Extra crispy? Bake an extra 2-3 mins.
- Spicy kick? Add diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Make ahead? Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready!
Notes
Game day snack with queso & guacamole
Kid-friendly dinner with a side of Mexican rice
Party appetizer – cut into smaller pieces