Taco Ranch Bites
Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese, all nestled in crispy phyllo tart shells. Perfect for gatherings, these bites are sure to be a hit with your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 75 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 1 (8-oz) bottle ranch dressing
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 5 (15-count) frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles (including the liquid) to the cooked ground beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing.
- Add the slightly cooled taco meat mixture to the bowl with the cheese and ranch dressing. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells, filling each shell evenly.
- Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If baking from frozen, add an additional 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
- Once baked, remove the Taco Ranch Bites from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg