Dorito Casserole

You got it! Here’s a crowd-pleasing, cheesy, crunchy Dorito Casserole — a comforting, Tex-Mex inspired dish that layers seasoned meat, creamy sauce, melty cheese, and crushed Doritos. It’s perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or potlucks.

🔥 Dorito Casserole

📝 Ingredients:

Main Casserole:

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles), undrained

• 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)

• 1 bag (9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed

Optional Add-ins:

• 1 cup black beans or corn

• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

• Sliced jalapeños or olives

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Brown the meat:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.

   • Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

3. Mix the filling:

   • Stir in Rotel, cream of soup, and sour cream.

   • Add optional beans, corn, or peppers if using.

   • Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

4. Layer the casserole:

   • Spread a layer of crushed Doritos in the bottom of the baking dish.

   • Add half of the meat mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese.

   • Repeat: more Doritos, the rest of the meat mixture, and another 1/3 of the cheese.

   • Finish with a final layer of crushed Doritos and the remaining cheese.

5. Bake:

   • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

   • Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

6. Serve:

   • Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

   • Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños if desired.

🍽️ Tips & Variations:

• Use spicy Nacho Doritos or Cool Ranch for a flavor twist.

• For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and use black beans + corn + sautéed peppers.

• Great with a side salad, guacamole, or Spanish rice.