Description
Taco Ranch Bites are a deliciously fun snack that will elevate your next gathering. These crispy, flavor-packed bites combine seasoned ground beef with zesty ranch dressing and melty cheese, all served on crunchy mini tortilla chips. Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual get-togethers, these bites are guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups mini tortilla chips
- Optional: sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
- Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in ranch dressing until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange tortilla chips and spoon the beef mixture on top of each chip.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the assembled chips and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg