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Taco Ranch Bites

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x
  • Category: Appetizer / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

These bite-sized taco ranch snacks are perfect for parties, game days, or a fun appetizer. Loaded with seasoned taco meat, creamy ranch flavor, and topped with cheese, they’re baked to golden perfection for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Filling:

  • 250 g (1/2 lb) ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 60 g (1/4 cup) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing
  • 100 g (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese

For the Cups:

  • 1 package (250 g) of refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry, cut into squares)
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, or green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
    • Add the taco seasoning and water to the meat. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the seasoning is fully incorporated.
    • Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cups:
    • Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a mini muffin tin.
    • Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut into 24 small squares. If using puff pastry, roll it out and cut into squares slightly larger than the muffin tin openings.
    • Press each square of dough into the mini muffin tin to form small cups.
  3. Assemble the Taco Ranch Bites:
    • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into each dough cup.
    • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of each bite.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve:
    • Allow to cool for a few minutes, then carefully remove the bites from the muffin tin.
    • Top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, or green onions as desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
  • These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes before serving.
  • Substitute ground meat with black beans for a vegetarian option.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/taco-ranch-bites.htm