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Taco Sticks Easy Appetizer

These Taco Sticks are a fun and easy appetizer that combines the flavors of tacos in a dippable format. Made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and flaky crescent roll dough, they're perfect for parties or a quick snack. Serve with your favorite taco toppings for the ultimate experience!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream optional
  • Chopped tomatoes optional
  • Green onions optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If using regular crescent rolls, pinch the seams together to create a solid sheet.
  5. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the crescent roll dough.
  6. Spread the cooked taco meat mixture evenly over the cheese.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the taco meat.
  8. Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cheese and meat mixture. Again, if using crescent rolls, pinch the seams together.
  9. Gently press down on the top layer of dough to help everything adhere.
  10. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the taco sticks are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let the taco sticks cool slightly before serving.
  13. Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, or green onions, if desired.

Notes

Don't overfill the taco sticks, as it can make them difficult to cut and keep together. Press the edges of the top and bottom layers of dough together to help prevent the filling from leaking out. You can assemble the taco sticks ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake. Just add a few minutes to the baking time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-10 minutes.