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Taco Ranch Bites

Taco Ranch Bites – Irresistibly Crunchy and Flavorful Treats

Taco Ranch Bites are delicious appetizers combining zesty flavors with creamy ranch in a crunchy shell.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning choose a quality brand
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles undrained
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, aged or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing spicy ranch for extra kick
For the Shell
  • 12 pieces Frozen Phyllo Tart Shells or mini pie crusts/wonton wrappers

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Ranch Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine the beef mixture with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing in a medium bowl. Stir until mixed.
  5. Fill each tart shell with the taco filling, avoiding overfilling.
  6. Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the shells are golden and the filling is bubbling.
  7. Let the Taco Ranch Bites cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Cool the filling before filling the shells to prevent sogginess. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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