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Crispy Cheesy Taco Sticks stacked on a white plate with melted cheese center and side of salsa, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cheesy Taco Sticks

Nora
Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned beef and melty cheese, baked or air-fried until golden. Perfect for dipping and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican-inspired
Servings 8 sticks
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Brush or spray bottle
  • Oven or Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 cup salsa optional
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • olive oil spray or melted butter for brushing
  • fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened. Add salsa if using.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
  • Spoon beef onto tortillas, top with both cheeses, roll tightly, and tuck ends.
  • Place on baking sheet seam-side down. Brush with olive oil or butter.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or air fry 7-8 minutes until golden.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with dips.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword beef taquitos, cheesy taco sticks, easy appetizer
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