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Cheesy Taco Sticks (Taco Rolls) – 30-Minute Game-Day Favorite

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Ready in under half an hour, these melty Cheesy Taco Sticks wrap zesty taco-seasoned beef and gooey Colby-Jack inside crisp, buttery pizza-dough shells—perfect for game-day grazing or a quick week-night treat.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 10 taco sticks (≈ 2–3 servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix

  • 1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough

  • 5 Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese sticks, halved (10 pieces)

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat – 425 °F / 220 °C for fast oven spring.

  2. Prepare Pan – Lightly mist a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.

  3. Brown Beef – Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat ≈ 5 min until no pink remains. Drain. Stir in taco seasoning + 2 Tbsp water; simmer 1 min. Let cool.

  4. Divide Dough – Unroll pizza dough; slice in half lengthwise, then cut each strip into 5 rectangles (10 total).

  5. Fill & Roll – Spoon ~1 Tbsp cooled beef down each rectangle; lay half a cheese stick on top, roll tightly, and pinch seams.

  6. Butter Brush – Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley; brush over tops.

  7. Bake – Place seam-side down; bake 10-12 min until deep golden and cheese bubbles.

  8. Serve Hot – Pair with salsa, guacamole, or chipotle-lime ranch.

Notes

  • Make-ahead tip: Brown the beef a day early; chill, then assemble and bake fresh.

  • Cheese swap: Pepper Jack adds extra kick.

  • Freezer friendly: Freeze unbaked rolls on a tray, then bag; bake from frozen 15-17 min.

  • Author: Amber
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco stick
  • Calories: 285 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 640 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg