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CHEESY TACO STICKS 
These Cheesy Taco Sticks make a fun and festive snack or appetizer! Arrange the taco sticks on a serving platter, then place a variety of sauces and dressings in small decorative bowls intermittently around the taco sticks. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and small jalapenos and assorted mini peppers if desired.

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 tube Pillsbury pizza dough
5 Colby Jack and Cheddar cheese sticks, cut in half
4 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro (optional)

FOR DIPPING:

Taco Bell Avocado Ranch, Chipotle, Jalapeno, or Spicy Ranchero Sauce (found in Mexican section of grocery), or Spicy Ranch or Southwest Ranch dressing

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through. Drain any grease.

Mix the taco seasoning into the beef and stir until well-combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Lay the pizza dough out flat. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 5 equal rectangles to form a total of 10 rectangles.

Place a heaping tablespoon of the taco meat in the center of each rectangle, then top with a halved cheese stick. Carefully roll up the pizza sticks, making sure to pinch all of the seams closed.

Combine the melted butter, garlic powder and cilantro in a small bowl and brush over the tops of the cheesy taco sticks.

Bake at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Serve hot with sauces/dressings of choice for dipping!

Note: Can also serve with traditional taco sauce, salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Submitted by: Carol

 

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