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Taco Ranch Bites

Savory, crowd-pleasing taco ranch bites crafted with bold flavors and a creamy finish, perfect for gatherings or a quick freezer snack. This simple six-ingredient recipe comes together swiftly and can be prepped ahead for convenience. Ideal for entertaining, these cheesy tartlets vanish fast at any event.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it apart with a meat masher tool. Drain off any excess fat. Incorporate the taco seasoning and the can of undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles into the beef. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat. In a mixing bowl, blend the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing with the warm taco mixture until thoroughly combined. Distribute this filling evenly into the frozen phyllo tart shells. At this stage, the filled shells may be frozen for future use. Arrange the filled tartlets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. If baking directly from frozen, extend the baking time by an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Notes

Unbaked filled tartlets can be stored in the freezer for an effortless snack option at a later time.