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Taco Ranch Bites

Taco Ranch Bites

Deliciously savory Taco Ranch Bites filled with hearty taco meat and ranch dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 75 tarts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 8 oz ranch dressing
  • 5 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheese types or toppings like guacamole for added flair.

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