Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Preheating the oven ensures that the taco sticks bake evenly. Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier.

Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Draining the excess fat prevents the taco sticks from becoming greasy. Cooking the beef until browned adds flavor.

Add Taco Seasoning: Add the taco seasoning to the beef, following the instructions on the seasoning packet. Stir to combine and set aside. Following the instructions on the packet ensures that the beef is properly seasoned.

Prepare the Dough: Roll out the Pillsbury Pizza Dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 10 equal rectangles. A lightly floured surface prevents the dough from sticking. You can use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough.

Assemble the Taco Sticks: Spoon a small portion of the seasoned beef onto each rectangle. Place a halved cheese stick on top of the beef. Be careful not to overfill the rectangles, as this will make them difficult to roll.

Roll and Seal: Roll the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal tightly. Sealing the edges prevents the filling from spilling out during baking.

Place on Baking Sheet: Place the taco sticks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Placing them seam-side down helps to keep them sealed.

Brush with Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush this mixture generously over each taco stick. The garlic butter adds flavor and helps the taco sticks brown nicely.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked through. Check the taco sticks after 12 minutes to ensure they are not overcooked. The dough should be cooked through and the cheese should be melted.

Serve: Allow the taco sticks to cool slightly before serving. This will prevent the cheese from being too runny.