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Taco Ranch Bites Party Appetizer

Taco Ranch Bites Party Appetizer: Simple, Flavor-Packed Fun

Taco Ranch Bites Party Appetizer is a game-changing appetizer that combines the kick of seasoned beef, creamy ranch dressing, and melty cheese all in a crispy phyllo shell.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes & green chiles undrained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can substitute with Mexican blend or pepper jack
  • ½ cup ranch dressing or chipotle ranch
Shells
  • 12 pieces frozen phyllo tart shells keep frozen until ready to use

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of lean ground beef until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
  3. Add taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, and green chiles to the cooked beef and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese with ½ cup of ranch dressing. Fold in the beef mixture.
  5. Spoon the filling into each frozen phyllo tart shell and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes for fresh shells or 10-13 minutes for frozen shells until heated and tops are golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving warm with your favorite dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites can be customized with ground turkey or a vegetarian option using black beans and corn.

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