Cheesy Taco Sticks (Print Version)

Twisted dough filled with taco meat and melted cheese, baked until golden and served with salsa and sour cream.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
02 - 1/2 pound ground beef
03 - 1 packet taco seasoning
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 tablespoon butter, melted
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salsa, for dipping
09 - Sour cream, for dipping

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
02 - In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning according to the packet instructions. Set aside.
03 - Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
04 - Spread the cooked taco meat evenly over one half of the dough. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the meat.
05 - Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
06 - Cut the stuffed dough into strips about 2.5 cm wide. Twist each strip and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops of the twisted sticks with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
09 - Serve the cheesy taco sticks with salsa and sour cream for dipping.