Bite-Sized Taco Ranch Delights: The Ultimate Appetizer Guide
Whip up a batch of Taco Ranch Bites — the ultimate bite-sized appetizer packed with seasoned ground beef, creamy ranch, and gooey cheddar cheese, all baked into flaky crescent roll cups. Perfect for parties, potlucks, and game day spreads, these snacks are quick, customizable, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
Add taco seasoning and water. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
Stir ranch dressing and shredded cheese into the beef mixture until combined.
Unroll crescent dough and cut into 24 equal squares. Press each square into the mini muffin tin cups.
Spoon taco mixture evenly into each dough cup.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Top with chopped green onions and diced tomatoes if using. Serve warm with sour cream on the side.
Notes
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Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease.
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Ranch dressing adds tangy creaminess — Greek yogurt ranch is a great lighter alternative.
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Don’t overfill the crescent cups; they puff during baking.
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Make-ahead friendly: assemble and refrigerate before baking, or freeze after baking for later use.
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Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for added flavor and fun.