Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortillas with a gooey filling of seasoned ground meat, melty cheese, and zesty salsa. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these delightful snacks promise to elevate your culinary experience. With customizable ingredients, they’re easy to prepare and serve warm with your favorite dips for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa
- Cooking oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions; mix well.
- Stir in cheese until melted, then add fresh salsa. Remove from heat.
- Spoon filling onto one side of each tortilla and roll tightly while tucking in the sides.
- Place seams down on a greased baking sheet and lightly brush tops with oil.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve with additional dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg