Description
Cheesy Doritos casserole brings Tex-Mex comfort straight to dinner tables with layers of bold flavors and crispy chip goodness. Spicy ground beef, melted cheese, and crunchy Doritos create a crowd-pleasing meal you cannot resist digging into.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
Canned and Wet Ingredients:
- 15 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (1 can)
- 15 ounces light red kidney beans (1 can)
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and chilies (Rotel, 1 can)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Cheese and Chips:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos tortilla chips, crushed
Optional Garnish:
Cilantro
Green onions
Black olives
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing for a zesty Mexican-inspired comfort dish.
- Select a large skillet and sizzle ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked and no pink remains.
- Incorporate diced onions into the beef, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Infuse the mixture with taco seasoning, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Pour in fire roasted tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, and beans, stirring to combine and develop a rich, hearty texture.
- Gently fold in sour cream, removing the skillet from heat to prevent curdling.
- Prepare a 9×13″ casserole dish with a light cooking spray coating.
- Create the first foundational layer by spreading crushed Doritos across the bottom of the dish.
- Generously distribute half of the seasoned meat mixture over the Doritos.
- Sprinkle a liberal amount of shredded cheese to enhance the melty, gooey texture.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining meat mixture and another cheese layer.
- Crown the casserole with a final layer of lightly crushed Doritos and a cheese sprinkle.
- Carefully cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top turns golden and crispy.
- Allow the casserole to rest briefly, then garnish with classic taco toppings for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Crush Doritos slightly before layering to maintain some crunch and texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternative for traditional ground beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg