Dorito Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
350 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Dorito Casserole
Description
The Dorito Casserole recipe involves layering gently crushed nacho cheese Doritos with cooked ground beef seasoned with taco spices and mixed with onions, salsa, and sour cream. Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses add creamy richness spread throughout the layers. Baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit melts the cheese and softens the chips while maintaining some crunch. The diced tomatoes and green onions added after baking give a fresh contrast to the warm casserole. The dish balances textures of crunchy chips and melted cheese alongside a savory, mildly spiced beef mixture.
Preparation requires browning the beef with onion, seasoning with taco spices and salsa, and then layering with chips and cheese before baking. The cheese melts into the beef and chips creating a cohesive casserole with a crispy cheesy top. It’s practical for feeding families with common pantry ingredients and can be modified with different Dorito flavors or cheese types.
For best results, the Doritos should be crushed into halves-inch pieces to retain texture without turning mushy. Using lean ground beef prevents excess grease while providing flavor. The casserole is well suited to casual dinners and can be served with additional taco toppings like sour cream and cilantro to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups red salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheese I used cheddar and Monterey Jack, shredded
- 4 cups Doritos chips I used nacho cheese flavor
- 1/2 cup tomato diced
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- cooking spray
- sour cream optional, and other taco toppings for serving
- cilantro optional, and other taco toppings for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2-3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the beef and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and red salsa. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
- Lightly crush the Doritos. Spread 1/3 of the chips over the bottom of the prepared pan. Place 1/2 of the meat mixture on top of the chips, then add 1/3 of the cheese in an even layer.
- Repeat the process with another 1/3 of the chips, the rest of the meat, and 1/3 of the cheese.
- Add the remaining chips, then the final layer of cheese. Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes and green onions over the casserole, then serve. Top with additional taco flavorings such as sour cream, olives, etc. if desired.
Notes
- Crush Doritos into pieces about 1/2 inch in size to keep texture without becoming mushy in the casserole.
- Use 90% lean ground beef to limit greasiness; if using fattier beef, drain excess grease after cooking.
- Any flavor of Doritos can be used, though nacho cheese is traditional. Cool Ranch or Taco flavored chips are good alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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