Description
Cheesy Dorito casserole brings zesty Tex-Mex comfort straight to dinner tables with layers of crunchy chips and melted cheese. Hungry diners will savor each bite of this crowd-pleasing dish that combines spicy ground beef, creamy sauce, and crisp tortilla chip crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups doritos, crushed
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 can diced green chilies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then stir in taco seasoning, ensuring the meat is evenly coated with spices.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth and well-combined.
- Layer half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a crunchy base.
- Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the Doritos layer, creating a uniform meat foundation.
- Pour the creamy soup mixture over the beef, ensuring complete coverage and distribution.
- Sprinkle diced green chilies across the surface for an added burst of flavor.
- Cover the entire casserole with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a melty, golden topping.
- Dot the top with small butter pieces to enhance richness and promote even browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and edges are bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or using a mild/hot variant to suit different heat preferences.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative that maintains the dish’s robust flavor profile.
- Crush Doritos just before layering to preserve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy texture during baking.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or corn to boost nutritional value and introduce more texture to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg