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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

5 from 1 vote
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 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2.2mg

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.

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