Description
Taco Ranch Bites are crispy phyllo shells filled with seasoned beef, tomatoes, green chiles, cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch. A taco-inspired appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, and game nights.
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 each) frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef until fully cooked and drain fat
3. Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles, then simmer for 5 minutes
4. In a bowl, mix shredded cheddar cheese with ranch dressing
5. Combine the beef mixture with the cheese-ranch blend
6. Spoon filling into frozen phyllo tart shells
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and bubbly (add 2–3 minutes if frozen)
8. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or extra ranch
Notes
Taco Ranch Bites can be made ahead and frozen. Bake directly from frozen with extra bake time. Leftovers reheat best in the oven at 325°F for 5–7 minutes to keep shells crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 28mg