Craving a simple and easy comfort meal? This Cheesy Dorito Taco Casserole is the best! Perfectly seasoned ground beef covered with Doritos and your favorite taco toppings will have you loving every bite. The whole family will enjoy this simple casserole recipe!
Use this easy beef casserole as a way to cook a meal that is loaded with flavor, and also within budget. Making casseroles can be an excellent way to create meals that are affordable, and can also be enjoyed as leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredient List
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Ground beef
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Yellow onion
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Minced garlic
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Taco seasoning
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Rotel
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Mexicorn
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Taco blend cheese
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Nacho Cheese Doritos
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Optional toppings- Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Why you will love this recipe
What’s not to love about this delicious cheesy casserole? The flavor of this Dorito Taco Bake will treat the taste buds of picky eaters and have everyone craving more. The taco flavors add a fun spin to Taco Tuesday and create an easy dinner option for the entire family to enjoy. The recipe card below shows just how simple this Dorito casserole recipe is – new recipes like this are the best!
How To Make Cheesy Dorito Taco Casserole
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onions. Cook until no pink is visible within the meat. Add the minced garlic and allow it to cook for 30-45 seconds, then drain off any excess grease.
Season the meat with a packet of taco seasoning, add a can of Rotel and Mexicorn, and stir until well combined.
In a 7×11 casserole dish, place a single layer of meat mixture in the bottom of the baking dish, followed by a layer of cheese and a layer of crushed Doritos. Repeat this step once to complete the casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve topped with fresh Pico De Gallo and sour cream. Enjoy!
Variations
- Use ground turkey or ground chicken – You can cut down on the amount of fat content in this casserole recipe by swapping out the beef and using a different lean protein option.
- Use homemade taco seasoning – If you’re not a fan of storebought, you can easily make your own taco seasoning mix, or use whatever seasonings that you would like.
- Change the tips – While I’m a nacho cheese flavor fan, you can use other flavors of Dorito chips like Cool Ranch Doritos.
- Add your favorite taco ingredients – While this easy casserole is hearty as is, there is always room for more. You can add black beans, refried beans, green chiles, diced bell pepper, green onions, and more.
Top Tip
While this is a great main entree to serve as delicious Mexican cuisine or a fun addition to Cinco de Mayo, you can also easily pour a bag of tortilla chips into a bowl, and dip the chips into your serving, too. Talk about a fun way to make a hearty dip that can be a great starter to any meal.
FAQ
What toppings would be good for this Doritos casserole recipe?
- Sour cream is a great topping choice for this simple casserole, as is any flavor of shredded cheese. You could also dice up black olives and sprinkle over the top for a fun burst of flavor. Be sure to add your favorite toppings to your serving so it’s just how you like it.
How do I store leftovers of this easy Dorito casserole?
- The key is to store any leftovers in an airtight container. Let the recipe cool to room temperature, then cover it with a lid, and keep it stored in the fridge.
- For the best results, eat within 2-3 days. Reheat it low and slow in the oven, or add it to a microwave-safe bowl and reheat it in the microwave.
- Keep in mind that the crushed Doritos likely won’t stay crunchy during this process. You can add more crushed chips to the top layer to get some more of that crunch!
Why are my Doritos soggy?
- This is a common question when it comes to making this casserole recipe. Keep in mind that this casserole is best eaten fresh, and storing it as leftovers can and likely will cause the Doritos to become soggy.
- This won’t change the flavor – but it does change the texture. The layer of Doritos in the casserole will become soggier than the top layer, but this is where you can just crush new Doritos and add them to the top of the casserole. It’s a quick and easy fix!
Have more questions? Drop a comment below!
If you enjoyed this recipe check out a few more of my favorites:
Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 10 ounce can of Rotel undrained
- 1 11 ounce can of Mexicorn drained
- 2 cups “taco blend” cheese shredded
- 1 9.25 ounce bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos crushed
- Optional toppings- Sour Cream Pico De Gallo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onions. Cook until no pink is visible within the meat. Add the minced garlic and allow it to cook for 30-45 seconds then drain off any excess grease.
- Season the meat with a packet of taco seasoning, add a can of Rotel and Mexicorn and stir until well combined.
- In a 7x11 casserole dish, place a single layer of meat mixture in the bottom followed by a layer of cheese and a layer of crushed Doritos. Repeat this step once to complete the casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve topped with fresh Pico De Gallo and sour cream. Enjoy!
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