Description
Cheesy Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make party snack that combines the flavors of taco and ranch dressing, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 24 scoop-shaped tortilla chips (like Tostitos Scoops)
- 1 small tomato (diced)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in ranch dressing.
- Place tortilla scoop chips on a baking sheet.
- Spoon taco-ranch beef mixture evenly into each chip.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top of each.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with diced tomato and cilantro.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Make sure to serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg