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Taco Ranch Bites served warm on a plate with melted cheese and crisp phyllo shells
Taha Ayad

Taco Ranch Bites

Taco Ranch Bites are crispy phyllo shells filled with creamy taco beef and cheddar. Easy to make ahead, freezer-friendly, and perfect for parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 75 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 1 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 8 oz ranch dressing
  • 5 15-count phyllo tart shells

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef until cooked through and drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with chiles; simmer briefly.
  3. Remove from heat and mix with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing.
  4. Spoon filling into frozen phyllo tart shells.
  5. Bake until shells are crisp and filling is hot.

Notes

  1. Do not thaw phyllo shells before filling.
  2. Freeze unbaked bites for make-ahead convenience.
  3. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
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