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Cheesy Dorito casserole in a white baking dish.
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Dorito Casserole Recipe

Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Kristyn Merkley

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 9x13 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

Recipe Notes:
  • Nacho cheese is classic, but use your favorite Doritos flavor like Cool Ranch or Spicy Nacho.
  • Don’t crush the chips too much; leave some larger pieces for that crunchy bite.
  • Add veggies to the filling like corn, bell peppers, or black beans to sneak in extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Topping it with all your favorite taco toppings like fresh avocado, salsa, or cilantro.
Prep ahead of time. 
  • 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.
Store leftover casserole 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.
For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 532mg | Iron: 2.6mg