Always a quick and easy weeknight meal for us! Addictive!

Ingredients:

A pound of ground beef and one 13.8-ounce can of Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust are the ingredients needed.

1-package taco seasoning mix-two cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese

Optional: Butter for brushing

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Instructions:

To make cleanup a breeze, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.

Step 2: Brown the ground beef in a pan that has been well-seasoned over medium heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir in the taco seasoning and simmer for a minute or two to allow the flavors to meld after draining the excess fat.

3. Stretch out the Pillsbury Pizza Dough into a big rectangle on a clean surface. Cut the dough into uniform rectangles, keeping in mind the quilting bees of yesteryear.

4. Top each square with a liberal amount of shredded cheese, setting aside a pinch to serve as a reminder that moderation is key to maintaining a balanced serving. Spread some of the spiced meat over the cheese.

5. After you’ve filled each square with that delicious filling, gather the dough into a nice little stick by folding it over.

6. Spread out the sticks on the baking sheet you just made, giving them room to rock as summer evenings go. Finish them up with a little butter and a sprinkle of salt if you so want. Adding more cheese is another option.

7. After 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, the dough should develop a lovely golden-brown color, like autumn wheat fields.

8. After the sticks have rested for a while, they may be garnished with chopped fresh cilantro for an extra taste and color boost, if desired.

Tips and Variations – A vegetarian version that is just as filling as the original would be by swapping out the ground beef with a combination of black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.

– A For a twist on cheese, try using a sharp cheddar or smoke-kissed gouda; both may give the meal a new dimension.

– A Mini taco sticks may be made by slicing the dough into smaller triangles, making them perfect for children or others with lesser appetites. It is a delightful, manageable snack that is bite-sized. — Lastly, feel free to include a story from your own family into this dish. The art of cooking is, after all, a lasting heritage that we pass on to our loved ones.

Enjoy!