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Taco-Flavored Breadsticks with a Cheesy Twist: The Ultimate Comfort Food

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If you’re looking for a fun and flavorful twist on your usual taco night, these Taco-Flavored Breadsticks with a Cheesy Twist are just the thing! Combining the savory goodness of tacos with the comforting appeal of breadsticks, this recipe is perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a deliciously different dinner. Each bite is packed with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and wrapped in a crispy, golden dough—served with salsa and guacamole for dipping, these breadsticks are a surefire hit.

Let’s dive into the recipe so you can whip up these crowd-pleasing breadsticks in no time!

Ingredients

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Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 small onion, diced: Adds a sweet, savory base flavor to the beef mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced: Enhances the overall flavor with its aromatic touch.
  • 1 lb ground beef: The main protein, seasoned to perfection with taco seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning: Infuses the beef with that classic taco flavor.
  • 1 lb pizza dough, rolled out into a rectangle: The dough that wraps everything together.
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend: A mix of cheeses that melts beautifully inside and on top of the breadsticks.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil: Brushed on top to help the breadsticks bake to a golden brown.
  • Salsa, for dipping: Adds a tangy, spicy contrast to the breadsticks.
  • Guacamole, for dipping: Provides a creamy, cool complement to the cheesy breadsticks.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Skillet: For cooking the beef mixture.
  • Rolling pin: To roll out the pizza dough.
  • Baking sheet: For baking the breadsticks.
  • Pastry brush: For brushing the breadsticks with olive oil.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef Mixture

Start by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are soft and translucent—about 3-4 minutes.

Next, add the ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook the beef until it’s fully browned and no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let the beef mixture cool slightly.

2. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This high temperature will help the breadsticks bake quickly, ensuring a crispy crust and melty cheese.

3. Assemble the Breadsticks

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle. Cut the dough into 5 even strips—each strip will become one breadstick.

Spoon the cooked beef mixture down the center of each strip of dough. Sprinkle a generous amount of the Mexican cheese blend over the beef.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching along the seams to seal the meat and cheese inside. Be sure to pinch the ends closed as well to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.

4. Bake the Breadsticks

Place the sealed breadsticks on a prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil to help them achieve a beautiful golden color as they bake.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the breadsticks from the oven and top them with additional cheese.

Return the breadsticks to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.

5. Serve

Serve the breadsticks warm, with salsa and guacamole on the side for dipping. The combination of crispy breadsticks, savory beef, and creamy dips is simply irresistible!

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