Cheesy Taco Breadsticks Oven (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 390 g refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll sheet
02 - 225 g cooked ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning
03 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional)
06 - 15 ml melted butter
07 - 2 g garlic powder
08 - 2 g dried oregano or taco seasoning

→ For Serving

09 - Salsa
10 - Guacamole
11 - Sour cream

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - If ground beef is uncooked, brown 225 g in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and 30 ml water. Simmer until thickened and allow to cool slightly before use.
03 - Unroll the pizza or crescent dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If using crescent dough, gently pinch seams to seal and create a solid sheet.
04 - Evenly spread the taco beef over one half of the dough lengthwise. Top with cheddar, mozzarella, and green onions, distributing evenly.
05 - Fold the other half of the dough over the toppings and firmly press edges to enclose.
06 - With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, gently score the top surface into 2.5 cm strips, without cutting through. This helps with portioning after baking.
07 - Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and oregano or additional taco seasoning. Brush mixture evenly over the dough.
08 - Bake in the center of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Allow breadsticks to rest for 5 minutes. Cut along the scored lines to form individual breadsticks.
10 - Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - Pickled jalapeños or black beans may be added with the cheese for additional flavor.
02 - Ground turkey, chorizo, or refried beans can be substituted for beef to vary protein choices.
03 - Crescent dough creates a flakier texture while pizza dough produces a chewier breadstick.