Doritos Casserole Recipe

This hearty Doritos casserole combines layers of crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. Inspired by Tex-Mex flavors, it's an easy family-friendly dinner perfect for weeknights, potlucks, game days, and meal prep.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Abby Pinkmann

Cost: $11

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
large skillet
Mixing bowl
mixing spoon
Oven

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
1 small onion, diced
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
fresh cilantro, for garnish
green onions, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the diced onion until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning, drained Rotel tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Cook for about 3 minutes until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Stir this mixture into the beef mixture.
Spread half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread half of the meat mixture over the Doritos and top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Repeat the layers with remaining Doritos, meat mixture, and cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden around the edges.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Top with fresh crushed Doritos, cilantro, and green onions before serving.

Notes

Drain the ground beef and Rotel tomatoes well to prevent sogginess. Do not crush the Doritos too finely; larger pieces provide the best texture. For maximum crunch, sprinkle additional crushed Doritos on top after baking. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days. Freeze the filling separately and add fresh Doritos before baking.

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