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Easy Taco Ranch Bites recipe featured image showcasing a close-up of the delicious appetizer with visible layers of taco meat, cheese, and ranch dressing on a crispy tortilla chip.
Lady Maria

Taco Ranch Bites: Addictive!

These Taco Ranch Bites are an addictive and crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for parties or a fun snack. Featuring a creamy ranch and taco-seasoned beef filling on a crescent roll crust, they are easy to customize with your favorite toppings and are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Diced tomatoes, for topping
  • Shredded lettuce, for topping
  • Sliced black olives, for topping
  • Diced green onions, for topping
  • Salsa, for topping
  • Sour cream, for topping
  • Guacamole, for topping

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • medium bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef. Follow the instructions on the packet for adding water (usually about 1/4 cup). Stir well to combine and let it simmer for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. The mixture should thicken slightly.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Place the triangles in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly to form a solid crust. Pinch the seams together to seal them.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust.
  7. Sprinkle the cooked taco meat over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the taco meat.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings.
  11. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning or use a spicier taco seasoning. To prevent a soggy crust, lightly brush the crescent roll dough with melted butter before adding the toppings. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.