🌮 Cheesy Taco Breadsticks
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough
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1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store‑bought or homemade)
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2 Tbsp olive oil
Taco Filling
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½ lb (225 g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
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1 Tbsp taco seasoning
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¼ cup water
Toppings
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1–1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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Optional: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro
For Dipping (optional)
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Salsa
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Sour cream
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Guacamole
👩🍳 Instructions
1) Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2) Cook Taco Meat
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess fat.
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Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat with ¼ cup water and simmer until well coated and most of the water has evaporated.
3) Roll Out Dough
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On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a rough rectangle about ½ inch thick.
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Place on baking sheet.
4) Add Toppings
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Brush the surface with olive oil.
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Spread cooked taco meat evenly over dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Top with shredded cheese.
5) Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and the edges are golden.
6) Serve
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Cut into breadstick‑like strips.
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Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Great as a snack, appetizer, or casual meal.
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Pair with a side salad or sliced tomatoes for balance.
🥣 Portion Tip
If you want a measured serving like ½ cup:
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Cut strips into small bite‑sized pieces and measure ~½ cup for a controlled portion.
🔄 Variations
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Cheesy Taco Pull‑Apart: Press into a cast‑iron skillet, bake, and pull apart with forks.
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Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the taco meat.
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Vegetarian: Swap beef for seasoned black beans or lentils.
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