Description
Cheesy Taco Sticks are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack that combines gooey melted cheese with zesty taco flavors. Perfect for movie nights or parties, these crispy delights are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With their golden-brown exterior and savory filling, they’re a fun twist on traditional tacos that can be customized to suit any taste preference. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- ½ cup salsa (for serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook ground beef or turkey in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and mix well. Lower heat and add shredded cheeses, stirring until melted.
- Lay out tortillas, spoon meat mixture down the center, and fold sides over like a burrito.
- In the skillet, cook assembled sticks seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, or bake on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces and serve with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg