Party Bites
Delicious warm, cheesy, and mildly spicy finger food that’s perfect for parties and quick gatherings.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning 1 package
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained 1 can
Cheesy Filling
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz ranch dressing 1 bottle
Shells
- 75 pieces frozen phyllo tart shells 5 packages of 15 count each
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with chiles to the beef. Cook for 5 minutes more.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Add the cooked taco meat and stir to combine.
- Spoon the mixture into frozen phyllo tart shells.
Cooking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes if shells are thawed, or 10-13 minutes if still frozen, until shells are hot and cheese melts.
Notes
Serve warm on a platter with toothpicks for easy grabbing. Accompany with extra ranch or salsa for dipping. Cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5-8 minutes.