Description
Cheesy taco breadsticks bring Mexican-inspired comfort to classic appetizers. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and zesty spices create an irresistible snack you’ll want to devour with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (455 g) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Dough and Cheese:
- 1 lb (455 g) pizza dough, rolled out into a rectangle
- 1 cup (100 g) Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aromatics and Dips:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Salsa, for dipping
- Guacamole, for dipping
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a skillet until fragrant and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate ground beef and taco seasoning, stirring continuously until the meat browns evenly and develops a rich, spicy profile.
- Remove beef mixture from heat and allow to cool slightly while preparing the dough.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), ensuring a hot environment for optimal baking.
- Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface, creating five uniform rectangular strips.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture down the center of each dough strip, leaving space at the edges.
- Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend generously over the beef filling.
- Carefully fold the dough edges over the filling, pinching and sealing to create a secure, enclosed breadstick.
- Crimp the ends tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Brush the exterior of each breadstick with olive oil, promoting a golden, crispy exterior.
- Arrange breadsticks on a prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the dough begins to turn golden and firm.
- Remove from oven and top each breadstick with additional cheese for extra melty goodness.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is completely melted and slightly browned.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier alternative.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh chopped jalapeños or diced bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra zest.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg