Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are the ultimate snack for any gathering, combining crispy tortillas with a gooey cheese and savory taco filling. Perfect for game nights or family movie marathons, these delightful treats are easy to make and even easier to devour. Each bite offers a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- ½ cup canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in taco seasoning and water as per package instructions; simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Lay out a tortilla, spoon some meat mixture on one side, and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tightly like a burrito.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry each rolled taco stick until golden brown on all sides (approximately 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep warm in a low oven.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco stick (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg