Description
A delicious and hearty Dorito Casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy soup mixture, zesty Rotel tomatoes, melted Mexican cheese, and crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, baked to bubbly perfection and topped with fresh garnishes for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (optional for spice)
Casserole Layers
- 1 large bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Brown Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef together with the diced onion until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease to ensure the dish isn’t too oily.
- Mix Seasoning and Cream: Stir in the packet of taco seasoning, cream of chicken or mushroom soup, sour cream, and Rotel tomatoes if using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well combined, creating a flavorful filling.
- Layer Doritos: Spread a thick layer of slightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos evenly on the bottom of a baking dish to form the base of the casserole.
- Add Beef Mixture: Evenly spread half of the beef and creamy mixture over the layer of Doritos to build flavor layers.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle one cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese over the beef mixture to add gooey richness.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of crushed Doritos on top, followed by the remaining beef mixture, and finish with the remaining cup of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake Casserole: Place the prepared baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from oven and optionally top with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for added flavor and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use either cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup based on your preference.
- Rotel tomatoes add a spicy kick but can be omitted for a milder casserole.
- For extra crunch, add crushed Doritos on top just before serving.
- This casserole pairs well with a simple side salad or guacamole.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: Dorito casserole, taco casserole, ground beef casserole, cheesy casserole, Mexican casserole, easy dinner recipe
