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Golden taco ranch bites topped with fresh garnishes on white plate

Taco Ranch Bites Recipe

These Taco Ranch Bites are the ultimate party appetizer—bold taco flavor, creamy ranch, and flaky crescent dough in one addictive bite.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cool & Assemble: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Small ice cream scoop
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

Taco Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing room temperature
  • 0.25 cup diced green onions
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles drained

Base

  • 2 tubes (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter

Garnish (optional)

  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 0.5 cup shredded lettuce
  • Sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  • Brown ground beef in skillet, drain fat
  • Add taco seasoning and water, simmer 3–4 min
  • Let beef cool 5 min, stir in cheese, ranch, onions, chiles
  • Cut crescent triangles in half, press into muffin tin
  • Add 1 tablespoon taco mix per cup, press gently
  • Bake 12–15 min until golden
  • Cool 5 min, top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.2mg