Taco Ranch Bites: A Must-Try Party Snack Delight!
Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious party snack made with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and ranch dressing, served in crispy phyllo cup shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 75 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juices
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 bottle (8 oz) ranch dressing
- 5 packages (15 count each) frozen phyllo cup shells
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning mix and diced tomatoes with juices; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine grated cheddar cheese and ranch dressing; mix in seasoned taco meat until well combined.
- Place a generous dollop of the mixture into each frozen phyllo shell.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes if using thawed shells, or 10-13 minutes if still frozen, until hot and golden.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to taste if preferred.
- Can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Serve with additional ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg