Cheesy Taco Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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5 colby jack and cheddar cheese sticks, cut in half
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1 lb of ground beef
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1 tube of Pillsbury Pizza Dough
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4 tablespoons of butter, melted
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1 packet of taco seasoning
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1 teaspoon of dried parsley
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
# Instructions:
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Get your oven nice and hot by setting it to 400°F (200°C). For an easy cleanup, put some parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until it's brown. Dump out the extra grease, mix in the taco seasoning as directed, and set the beef aside to cool down just a bit.
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Roll out the pizza dough on a floured countertop and slice it into 10 rectangles. Add a scoop of the taco-seasoned beef to each rectangle, then place half of a cheese stick on top of the meat.
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Wrap the dough pieces around the beef and cheese combo. Pinch the edges so everything stays inside, and lay the rolls seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet.
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Combine the melted butter with the garlic powder and parsley in a small dish. Brush this buttery topping over the rolls for a tasty golden crust.
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Pop the taco sticks into the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown. Let them cool off a bit before digging in.
# Notes:
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Spice it up with jalapeño bits or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes in the beef.
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Toss unbaked sticks in the freezer for up to a month. Bake straight from frozen and add 3 to 5 extra minutes.
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Pair with guac, sour cream, or salsa for dippin'!