Description
Crispy, cheesy taco breadsticks bring Mexican street flavors straight to your kitchen with zesty spices and melted cheese. Packed with bold taste and easy preparation, these irresistible breadsticks will make you the star of any gathering or casual meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
Main Ingredients:
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust (or homemade dough)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 0.5 stick (0.25 cup) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (extra for butter)
- 0.5 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or Cajun/pepper)
Dipping Sauces:
- salsa
- queso
- sour cream
- ranch
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and crumbly, ensuring no pink remains visible.
- Eliminate excess fat by draining beef, then infuse with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of water, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Warm the oven to a precise 425°F and strategically line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking performance.
- Carefully stretch pizza dough into a rectangular shape, aiming for dimensions around 12×10 inches, creating a smooth and even surface.
- Craft a tantalizing garlic-taco butter by gently melting butter and whisking in aromatic garlic powder, robust taco seasoning, and a hint of Slap Ya Mama spice blend.
- Distribute the seasoned taco meat across one half of the stretched dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat, ensuring even coverage.
- Fold the bare dough half over the meat and cheese, creating a sealed pocket, and firmly press edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Slice the filled dough into uniform strips approximately 1-1½ inches wide, maintaining consistent sizing.
- Arrange strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each piece.
- Liberally brush the strips with the prepared garlic-taco butter, guaranteeing a golden, flavorful exterior.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes, watching for a perfect golden-brown transformation.
- Allow breadsticks to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, then serve alongside preferred dipping sauces for a delectable experience.
Notes
- Customize the taco seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount or choosing mild, medium, or spicy blends to suit different taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative that maintains the delicious taco flavor.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough or cauliflower crust to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or following a low-carb diet.
- Enhance the cheese variety by mixing mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack for a more complex and exciting flavor profile that adds depth to the breadsticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg