Doritos Casserole

For this yummy and easy Doritos casserole, hearty ground beef is seasoned and layered with crushed Doritos and cheese before being baked and served with classic taco toppings for a simple, delicious dinner.

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This easy, delicious Doritos casserole has big, bold Tex-Mex flavor! Ground beef, spices, veggies, cheese, and Doritos are baked together before being served with your favorite toppings for an amazing meal. 

Serve it with our homemade salsa and Spanish rice for a yummy pairing. 

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Hamburger Casserole | Cowboy Casserole | Lasagna Casserole

Doritos Casserole Ingredients

You will need:

• 1 pound ground beef
• Half of a yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or your favorite taco seasoning packet)
• ½ cup frozen corn
• Can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 cup sour cream
• 9 ¾ ounce bag Doritos chips (Nacho flavor)
• 2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
• your favorite toppings (ideas below!)

(The full recipe can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post. You’ll be able to print it or pin it from there as well!)

Ingredient Substitutions

CHEESE: You can also use cheddar, pepper jack or Mexican blend in this recipe. 

DORITOS: I typically use the classic nacho cheese flavor, but you can try another variety as well! 

MEAT: I like using 90% lean ground beef in this recipe because it makes it less greasy. You could also use ground chicken or ground turkey interchangeably. 

SALSA: If you want some extra heat, use a spicy salsa to kick up the flavor a notch. 

VEGGIES: You can add peppers or jalapenos to the meat as well. 

BEANS: You could add black beans or kidney beans to the meat mixture as well. 

Topping Ideas

There are so many options! Our favorites include sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, salsa, chopped tomatoes, black olives, onions, jalapenos, white queso, cilantro, avocado, or green onions. My youngest loves to top his with ranch dressing! 

How to Make this Doritos Casserole Recipe

STEP ONE: Gently crush the chips until you have 4 cups of fairly large, bite-size pieces – and set aside. With the remaining chips use a rolling pin and crush the chips to a fine crumb and set those aside as well.

STEP TWO: In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onions. Drain any extra grease. Add the garlic and finely crushed leftover chips – cook for one minute.

STEP THREE: Add the frozen corn, taco seasoning, drained tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. 

STEP FOUR: Remove from heat. Stir in the sour cream and ½ cup of cheese.

STEP FIVE: Layer ingredients in a 9×13 casserole dish (sprayed with nonstick spray) in the following order:

1. Spread 1 ½ cups of the lightly crushed Doritos.
2. Next place half of the meat mixture over the Doritos, spooning large spoonfuls around and then spread
3. Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese over the meat
4. Sprinkle another 1 ½ cups of Doritos over casserole
5. Place the remaining meat on top
6. Sprinkle the final remaining Doritos on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the Doritos

STEP SIX: Spray a piece of foil with nonstick spray (or use nonstick foil). Cover the casserole and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove the foil and bake for 10-15 minutes more or until the cheese has melted and browned.

Ground beef is seasoned and layered with cheese and Doritos for this yummy, simple Doritos casserole. After baking, add your favorite toppings and serve — your family will love this Mexican inspired meal! 

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Doritos Casserole

For this yummy and easy Doritos casserole, hearty ground beef is seasoned and layered with crushed Doritos and cheese before being baked and served with classic taco toppings for a simple, delicious dinner.

5 from 1 vote

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Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

Servings: 8

Calories: 317kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• Half of a yellow onion diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning or your favorite taco seasoning packet
• ½ cup frozen corn
• 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
• 1 cup sour cream
• 9 ¾ ounce bag Doritos chips Nacho flavor
• 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded, divided
• Sliced green onions diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray 9x13 dish with nonstick spray.
• Gently crush the chips until you have 4 cups of fairly large, bite size pieces. Set aside.
• With the remaining chips use a rolling pin and crush the chips to a fine crumb and set aside.
• In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onions. Drain any extra grease.
• Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
• Add the frozen corn, taco seasoning, drained tomatoes and finely crushed leftover chips and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in the sour cream and ½ cup of cheese.
• Spread 1 ½ cups of the lightly crushed Doritos in the bottom of the pan.
• Next place half of the meat mixture over the Doritos spooning large spoonfuls around and then spread.
• Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese over the meat.
• Sprinkle another 1 ½ cups of Doritos over casserole.
• Place the remaining meat on top.
• Sprinkle the final remaining Doritos on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the Doritos.
• Spray a piece of foil with nonstick spray (or use nonstick foil). Cover the casserole and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for 10-15 minutes more or until the cheese has melted and browned.
• Remove from oven and serve.
• Top with your favorite toppings!

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg

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