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A platter of crispy taco ranch bites, perfectly golden brown.

Classic Taco Ranch Bites

These savory Taco Ranch Bites combine seasoned ground beef with zesty ranch dressing, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown and bubbly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Diced tomatoes optional
  • chopped green onions optional
  • sour cream optional
  • salsa optional
  • jalapeños optional

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • large skillet
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart, then drain excess fat.
Cooking
  1. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid is absorbed, then remove from heat and stir in ranch dressing.
  2. Unroll crescent roll dough, press seams to form a rectangle, and spread meat mixture evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  3. Sprinkle cheese over the meat, roll the dough tightly from a long side, and slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
  4. Arrange pinwheels on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving with optional toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika to the ground beef mixture along with the taco seasoning.