Description
Taco Ranch Bites are crispy, cheesy appetizers made with seasoned meat, ranch-flavored cream cheese, and shredded cheese baked in mini phyllo or wonton wrappers. They’re quick to make and perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 24 mini phyllo shells or wonton wrappers
- ½ lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, salsa, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat with taco seasoning until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Stir in cooked meat and shredded cheese until combined.
- Press mini wrappers into muffin tin cups and fill each with the taco-ranch mixture.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until wrappers are golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool for 2 minutes, then garnish with green onions, cilantro, salsa, or hot sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use shredded cooked chicken for a variation.
- Swap meat for black beans or lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Top with pepper jack or cotija cheese for added flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
