Description
Taco Ranch Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for any gathering or game day celebration. These delectable bite-sized treats feature seasoned taco meat blended with creamy Ranch dressing, all nestled in crispy phyllo tart shells. Not only are they easy to prepare and customizable to fit your taste, but they can also be made ahead of time and frozen until you’re ready to bake! With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, Taco Ranch Bites will leave your guests raving and coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz Ranch dressing
- 75 frozen phyllo tart shells (5 packs of 15-count)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese with Ranch dressing, then fold into the cooked meat mixture.
- Spoon the filling into each phyllo tart shell; freeze if not baking immediately.
- Place shells on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until heated through (increase time by 2-3 minutes if baking from frozen).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: APPETIZERS
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg