Description
These Taco Ranch Bites are the ultimate mini appetizers for any party. Crispy phyllo cups are filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy ranch mixture, and fresh toppings for a flavor-packed bite-sized snack ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 mini phyllo pastry cups (frozen, thawed)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, finely diced and drained
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional garnishes: sliced jalapeños, black olives, avocado cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange thawed phyllo cups on a baking sheet and pat dry.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and flavorful.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, ranch dressing, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon meat mixture into each phyllo cup. Top with 1/2 teaspoon ranch mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Add diced tomato and green onions on top. Bake 5–7 minutes until cheese melts and cups are golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and let cool 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking. Freeze unbaked bites for up to 3 months. Reheat baked bites in a 300°F oven for 3–4 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 4.2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: taco ranch bites, party appetizers, mini appetizers, phyllo cup recipes