Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning mix
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1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough
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5 Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese sticks, halved (10 pieces)
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4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
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Preheat – 425 °F / 220 °C for fast oven spring.
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Prepare Pan – Lightly mist a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.
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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.
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Divide Dough – Unroll pizza dough; slice in half lengthwise, then cut each strip into 5 rectangles (10 total).
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Fill & Roll – Spoon ~1 Tbsp cooled beef down each rectangle; lay half a cheese stick on top, roll tightly, and pinch seams.
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Butter Brush – Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley; brush over tops.
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Bake – Place seam-side down; bake 10-12 min until deep golden and cheese bubbles.
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Serve Hot – Pair with salsa, guacamole, or chipotle-lime ranch.
Notes
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Make-ahead tip: Brown the beef a day early; chill, then assemble and bake fresh.
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Cheese swap: Pepper Jack adds extra kick.
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Freezer friendly: Freeze unbaked rolls on a tray, then bag; bake from frozen 15-17 min.
- 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