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An extreme close-up of a single Taco Ranch Bite, showing the savory ground beef filling, melted cheese, and crispy wonton wrapper.

Taco Ranch Bites: The Ultimate Cheesy Party Appetizer

These Taco Ranch Bites pack all the flavor of a taco and the creaminess of ranch into one perfect, cheesy appetizer. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, they're the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any party or game day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 packet taco seasoning About 1 oz
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar and Monterey Jack blend
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper Any color
  • 24 wonton wrappers

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Muffin Tin
  • 1 Large Skillet

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and bell pepper over medium-high heat until the meat is browned. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch dressing, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes, then stir in the shredded cheese.
  4. Press one wonton wrapper into each mini muffin cup. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the wonton cups.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the wonton edges are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Notes

For an extra crispy texture, lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray before baking.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
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