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Close-up of crispy homemade cheesy taco sticks filled with seasoned beef, topped with melted cheddar and fresh cilantro, served on a black plate with sour cream in the background.

Cheesy Taco Sticks

Handheld, mess-free cheesy taco sticks made with crescent roll dough, a savory beef and cheese filling, and baked to crispy perfection. Kid-approved and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or easy weeknight dinners.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Keyword: Cheesy Taco Sticks, Cheesy taco sticks recipe, Cheesy taco sticks with crescent rolls, Cheesy taco sticks with ground beef, Cheesy taco sticks with pizza dough, Easy cheesy taco sticks, Hot Off The Grill Taco Stick, Taco sticks School Lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $14

Equipment

  • Large skillet (For browning ground beef)
  • Baking sheet (Lined with parchment paper)
  • Pastry brush (For brushing egg wash)
  • Mixing bowl (To mix cream cheese and cheese)
  • Sharp knife (Optional, for trimming dough)
  • Spoon (For adding filling)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef - Lean or 80/20
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning - Use mild or spicy
  • ½ cup Diced onion - Yellow or white
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can Crescent roll dough - 8 triangles
  • 1 Egg - Beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds - Optional, for topping

Optional Add-ins

  • 2 tablespoon Diced jalapeños - For spice
  • ¼ cup Black beans - Drained
  • ¼ cup Corn kernels - Frozen or canned
  • 2 tablespoon Diced green chiles - Mild or hot

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef with onions and seasoning
  • Prepare the crescent dough and mix the cheeses
  • Fill each dough triangle and roll into sticks
  • Bake the taco sticks until golden and crisp
  • Let cool slightly and serve with dips

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2.2mg