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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Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 45 minutesminutes
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
1lbGround beef- Lean or 80/20
1packetTaco seasoning- Use mild or spicy
½cupDiced onion- Yellow or white
1teaspoonGarlic powder
Salt and pepper- To taste
4ozCream cheese- Softened
1cupShredded Mexican cheese blend
1can Crescent roll dough- 8 triangles
1Egg- Beaten for egg wash
1tablespoonSesame seeds- Optional, for topping
Optional Add-ins
2tablespoonDiced jalapeños- For spice
¼cupBlack beans- Drained
¼cupCorn kernels- Frozen or canned
2tablespoonDiced 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.