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Taco Ranch Bites

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Easy Taco Ranch Bites made with beef, cheddar, ranch, and crispy phyllo shells. A quick party appetizer perfect for game day, holidays, or family gatherings.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 oz packet taco seasoning
1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz Ranch dressing
5 packs 15-count frozen phyllo tart shells

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Brown ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, mix cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing.
Combine cheese mixture with taco meat.
Spoon filling into frozen phyllo tart shells.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or 10–13 minutes if baking from frozen.

Notes

These bites can be assembled ahead and frozen before baking. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.