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redzone bites

(3 ratings)
didicoffeegirl avatar
Recipe by
Didi Dalaba
@didicoffeegirl
Greece, NY

These little bites are just the best party food... Their savory and delicious with just the right amount of "spice"!! The ranch dipping sauce is a perfect accent!

(3 ratings)
yield 12 -16
prep time 45 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For redzone bites

  • 1 pkg
    medium wonton wrappers
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    onion diced
  • 1 lg
    potato, cooked and cubed small with peel on
  • 1
    jalapenos, fresh diced with seeds (if you don't want the heat, remove seeds and membranes prior to dicing)
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded sharp cheddar or monteray jack cheese
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • pinch
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp
    dry ranch dressing (i used hidden valley)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley chopped fine
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro chopped fine
  • BASTING SAUCE
  • 1 stick
    unsalted butter (1/2 cup) melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dry ranch dressing (i used hidden valley)
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • 2 c
    sour cream
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    dry ranch dressing (i used hidden valley)
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c
    water to wet down sides of wonton wrappers

How To Make redzone bites

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. In a large saute saute pan, place your ground beef and brown, breaking up into small pieces. Once ground beef is almost brown, add your onions and potatoes. Saute till meat has browned and onion has softened and potato is starting to crisp. Add your spices and thoroughly stir in.
  • 2
    Let mixture saute for about 1 minute or so longer. Turn off heat. Add the fresh pepper, fresh herbs and cheese. Thoroughly incorporate and set aside.
  • 3
    As mixture is cooling, on your work station, lay out 1 wonton wrapper. Using a small basting brush, wet the outer edges of your wonton wrapper, add about 2 tsps or so meat mixture in the middle of the wrapper. Fold wrapper over and seal. Using your fingers to manipulate spreading the mixture throughout the wrapper so it's not just in the middle. Place on baking sheet. Continue with rest of wonton wrappers and meat mixture.
  • 4
    Melt butter for the basting sauce. Add your ranch dressing and garlic powder. When baking pan is full, baste the top of your wonton bites with the basting sauce. Bake for 18-20 mintues till nice and crisp. While wontons are baking, make your dipping sauce. In a bowl add your sourcream, your ranch dressing and your garlic powder. Stir till thoroughly incorporated. Take your wontons out of the oven, and let cool enough to handle. Place on a platter alongside your dipping sauce. Be ready for "high fives" and rave reviews!!! A simple but very tasty recipe!!! Enjoy!
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