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Taco Ranch Bites

Taco Ranch Bites

Taco Ranch Bites are a fun and tasty appetizer that combines zesty taco flavors with creamy ranch, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 75 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles 10 oz, undrained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bottle ranch dressing 8 oz
  • 5 count frozen phyllo tart shells

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Combine shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and taco meat.
  5. Spoon taco meat mixture into frozen phyllo tart shells. You can freeze for later at this point.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time if baking frozen tarts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10g

Notes

These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. They are versatile and can be customized with various toppings or proteins.

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