Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are the crispy, golden snack you didn’t know you needed—seasoned beef and melty cheese wrapped in crescent dough and baked to perfection. They’re quick, crowd-pleasing, and packed with taco flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat, add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Separate crescent dough into triangles. Spoon taco meat and cheese onto wide end of each triangle.
- Roll tightly and pinch seams closed. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to regain crispiness. Avoid microwaving. For a twist, try filling with black beans, green chiles, or swapping dough types.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: taco sticks, cheesy snack, easy appetizer, crescent dough, party food