Description
These Party Bites are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer featuring seasoned ground beef mixed with cheddar cheese and ranch dressing, all served in crisp frozen phyllo tart shells. Perfect for gatherings, these bite-sized treats combine savory and tangy flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bottle (8 oz) ranch dressing
Base
- 5 packages (15 count each) frozen phyllo tart shells
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the party bites.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat to keep the bites from becoming greasy.
- Season: Stir in the taco seasoning and the diced tomatoes with green chiles (including the juice) to the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Mix: In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing thoroughly. Then add the cooked taco beef mixture to this bowl and mix everything well until combined.
- Fill: Spoon the combined mixture evenly into the frozen phyllo tart shells, distributing enough filling to just fill each shell.
- Bake: Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes if the shells are thawed, or 10 to 13 minutes if still frozen. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tart shells are lightly golden.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For spicier party bites, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Make sure to drain the beef well to avoid soggy tart shells.
- These bites are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- Phyllo tart shells can be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores and do not need to be pre-baked before filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Party Bites, phyllo tart shells, ground beef appetizer, taco seasoned, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing appetizer, easy entertaining food
