Description
These Taco Ranch Bites are a delightful fusion of Tex-Mex flavors in convenient bite-sized portions. With a savory beef and ranch filling nestled in a crispy crescent roll cup, topped with melted cheddar cheese, these appetizers are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Cook beef mixture: Brown and crumble ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened. Stir in ranch dressing.
- Prepare crescent cups: Unroll dough, cut into smaller triangles, press into muffin tin wells to form cups. Fill each with beef mixture and cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cool slightly before removing from tin. Top with optional garnishes and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- These can also be made with ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
