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Taco Ranch Bites


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  • Author: rihannarecipes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious bite-sized appetizers combining seasoned meat, creamy ranch, and cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked ground beef or turkey with taco seasoning and mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
  4. Fold in the seasoned meat mixture until well combined.
  5. Using a small spoon or scoop, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  6. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For best texture, use softened cream cheese. Customize by adding jalapeños or using different cheese varieties.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg