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Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It’s layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
Taco Casserole + Doritos
This recipe combines two of our favorite things – Dorito chips and Taco Casserole!
Because we love these two things, it’s no surprise our family loves this dorito casserole. It’s delicious, simple and feeds a crowd. This cheesy casserole also travels well and is great for hosting or when taking a meal to a family in need.
We love the Mexican flavors mixed in with the crunchy Dorito chips. Each layer has a different flavor which all combine for one incredible bite.
For more Mexican casseroles try Taco Pie or Enchilada Casserole!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- A tasty twist. Dorito casserole is a fun nacho cheese-flavored spin on Mexican Casserole, with the addition of Doritos.
- Dinner in no time. With a quick 15-minute prep, this easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights!
- For sharing. This is a family favorite and a delicious dish to share at potlucks!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 40 minutes
- 1 pound ground beef, lean – or ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 package taco seasoning – Adjust the flavor by making homemade Taco Seasoning. For more spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes and chili powder. If you like more cumin or garlic increase those amounts.
- 1 cup sour cream – or plain regular or Greek yogurt
- 16 ounces green enchilada sauce – store-bought or homemade Green Enchilada Sauce or try Red Enchilada Sauce
- 6-7 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, divided – We used classic Nacho Cheese Doritos, but you can use other flavors or plain Tortilla Chips.
- 4-5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided – Substitute the cheese for cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, or a Mexican cheese blend
- optional vegetables – add in any other veggies like corn, bell peppers, or jalapeno peppers
- optional toppings – cilantro, avocados, or tomatoes
How to Make Dorito Casserole
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- BEEF. In a large skillet, cook 1 pound ground beef until brown. Drain and stir in 1 packet of taco seasoning, 1 cup of sour cream, and 16 ounces of green enchilada sauce.
- LAYER. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Layer ⅓ of Doritos over the bottom of the dish (crush them only slightly). Next, add ½ of the ground beef mixture, then ⅓ of the cheese.
- Add another layer with ⅓ Doritos, slightly crushed, the rest of the meat mixture, and ⅓ of the cheese.
- BAKE. Add the remaining chips and shredded cheese over the top. Cover with foil (tent it so that the melting cheese will not stick to the foil.) Bake for 30 min.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- ENJOY! Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes. Garnish it with diced tomatoes, avocados, green onion, and cilantro. Add any other favorite taco toppings like Guacamole or Salsa.
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Dorito Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 16 ounces green enchilada sauce
- 6-7 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, divided
- 4-5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- cilantro, avocados, tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until brown. Drain and add taco seasoning, sour cream, and the enchilada sauce.
- Grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Layer ⅓ of Doritos over the bottom of the dish, (crush them only slightly). Next, add ½ of the ground beef mixture, then ⅓ of the cheese.
- Add another layer with ⅓ Doritos, slightly crushed, the rest of the ground beef, and ⅓ of the cheese.
- Add the remaining chips and cheese over the top. Cover with foil (tent it so that the melting cheese will not stick to the foil.) Bake for 30 min.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.
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Notes
- Fridge. Prepare the casserole but don’t bake it. Keep it covered in the fridge and cook the next day when you need it.
- Freezer. We recommend you leave the top layer of cheese and chips off before freezing it. Wrap tightly with plastic and foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before adding the top layer of chips and cheese, and then bake.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prepare everything up until the baking part. Keep the Dorito casserole recipe covered in the fridge and cook the next day when you need it.
We recommend you leave the top layer of cheese and chips off before freezing it. Wrap tightly with plastic and foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before adding the top layer of chips and cheese, and then bake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) and refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Add some crunch back in by topping with fresh crushed Doritos.
Great dish! I was working with leftovers from taco night, so I was able to skip a step and speed things up. I had the last of a bag of Doritos that were broken, and nobody wanted to eat, so this was a perfect way to use those bits up. I tossed in some corn with poblano and red peppers that was also leftover. I had shredded cheddar on hand and used a little american cheese too and it all worked out. I really enjoyed the flavor on this easy little dish and I will definitely be making this again. The flavor on this was tamale pie-esque. I will probably add ripe black olives in it next time. I can’t believe how simple this delicious meal was to put together and it used up several leftover bits and made a filling meal. Thank you for sharing! I’m doing a happy dance because I have another portion left for my meal tomorrow.
Super good! I even used off brand Doritos (THE HORROR) and it was still yummy. Honestly, if you take out the doritos, this would make a super tasty dip.
I used some tortillas to eat with it, but by itself, was awesome.
It definitely would!! And, I am glad the off brand chips still tasted good in this 🙂 Thank you!!
Oh yeah this recipe has all the flavors I love! The kids love it too! It’s a keeper!
One of my families family meals! I’ve made this many times and it’s always a hit. So yummy!
It was great. Love the green sauce/sour cream combo with the meat. Lots of cheese! Doritos!
Personally think it needs more meat though. Next time I’ll probably do 1.5 the meat mixture
We love Dorito casseroles. So excited to try this one, never thought of putting green chile enchilada sauce! Gonna add a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes to the meat mix!
That would be good! I hope you like this one 🙂
If it has doritos in it, my kids will eat it! Flavor, crunch, & a hit with my family!
Doritos for dinner…Yes please! My kids were on board once I said Doritos were in the recipe…lol! So tasty!
Great and dont SKIMp on toppings. I prefer mild taco seasonings and mild enchilada sauce they are out there if you have kids or not as fond of heat. I also used a can of refried beans layered those in as well, with an extra splash of chicken broth in my meat and sauce mixture. I also used cool ranch flavor doritos, no reason just what i had and the taste was awesome. Love your recepies.
Awe, thank you so much for saying that! Love the changes you made!