Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Cheesy Taco Sticks—crispy, golden-brown tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Perfect for game nights, casual dinners, or parties, these delightful snacks are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- Optional: Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned (5-7 minutes). Add taco seasoning and simmer until fragrant.
- Assemble the Taco Sticks: Lay out a tortilla, spoon some meat mixture onto one side, sprinkle with cheese, then fold the tortilla over.
- Fry Until Golden: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each stuffed tortilla until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer cooked sticks to paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into smaller pieces if desired and serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg