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Taco Ranch Bites That Make Every Bite Count

Savory and cheesy mini taco bites with a twist of ranch, baked in a crescent dough cup—perfect for parties or snack time!

  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for dipping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (6–8 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles. Simmer 5–6 minutes until thickened. Let cool slightly.
  4. Unroll crescent roll dough, pinch seams to form a sheet, and cut into 24 squares. Press each into a mini muffin cup.
  5. Fill each dough cup with about 1 tbsp of the beef mixture. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until dough edges are golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Let cool slightly. Remove from the tin, garnish with cilantro if using, and serve with sour cream.

Notes

  • Optional: Add a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips on top before baking for extra crunch.
  • These bites are great for game days, potlucks, and kid-friendly snacks!
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: taco bites, ranch, crescent dough, mini appetizer, party food