Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks combine the delicious flavors of tacos and gooey cheese into a crispy, irresistible treat. With a crunchy puff pastry exterior filled with savory seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, these sticks are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ½ cup sour cream (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and mix in taco seasoning.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles about 3 inches wide.
- Place a spoonful of beef mixture and shredded cheese on one end of each rectangle. Roll tightly and seal edges with a fork.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water), and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg