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Ranch Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 75 servings

Description

These Ranch Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing baked in crisp phyllo tart shells. Perfect for parties or snacking, they combine savory and creamy flavors with a touch of spice in a convenient, bite-sized form.

Ingredients

Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
  • 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Dairy and Dressing

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8-oz) bottled ranch dressing

Shells

  • 5 (15-count) frozen phyllo tart shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking the ranch bites.
  2. Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, then drain off the excess fat to keep the mixture from becoming greasy.
  3. Add Seasoning and Tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning and the undrained diced tomatoes and green chiles. Let the mixture cook together for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors, then remove from heat.
  4. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cooked taco meat mixture with the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing until well mixed.
  5. Fill Tart Shells: Spoon the prepared taco meat mixture into the frozen phyllo tart shells. At this stage, you can freeze the filled shells if you want to bake them later.
  6. Bake: Place the filled tart shells in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the filling is heated through. If baking from frozen, extend the baking time by 2-3 minutes to ensure proper heating.

Notes

  • You can prepare these ranch bites ahead of time and freeze them before baking for convenience.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, consider adding extra diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco meat mixture.
  • Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid soggy tart shells.
  • These bites are best served warm to enjoy the melted cheese and flavors fully.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/ranch-bites-recipe/