Description
These Taco Ranch Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines savory seasoned ground beef with creamy ranch and cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties or quick snacks, these bite-sized treats bake to golden perfection and can be served with sour cream or salsa for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
Optional for Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat to keep the filling from being greasy.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another minute to infuse flavor.
- Mix in Creamy Ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat, then add the cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Prepare Crescent Dough Cups: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Cut each triangle in half to create 16 smaller pieces. Press each small piece into the bottom and up the sides of the mini muffin cups to form little dough cups.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the beef and cheese mixture evenly into each crescent dough cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the taco ranch bites cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm with optional sour cream and salsa for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce to the beef mixture if you prefer a spicier bite.
- These bites make an excellent party appetizer or a quick snack for gatherings.
