Description
Flavor-packed snack that combines Mexican taco flavors with creamy ranch dip, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, following the instructions on the package.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Add the cooked beef mixture into the cheese mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Form small, bite-sized balls and roll them in crushed tortilla chips to coat.
- Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy!
Notes
For best presentation, serve on a colorful platter with extra ranch dressing or salsa for dipping. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taco Ranch Bites, party snacks, Mexican snacks, easy recipe