Dorito Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
613 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Dorito Casserole
Description
The Dorito Casserole starts by browning lean ground beef and seasoning it with a taco seasoning packet, then blending in sour cream and green enchilada sauce to create a saucy, flavorful meat layer. This mixture is layered in a greased casserole dish alternately with layers of slightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos chips and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to distribute flavor and texture evenly throughout the casserole.
Covering the dish with foil during baking prevents the cheese from sticking while allowing it to melt thoroughly. Removing the foil partway through baking encourages a golden finish and crisping of the top chip layer. After resting, the casserole is topped with fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro adding brightness and freshness to the rich, cheesy dish.
This casserole suits casual meals and gatherings where a bold, Tex-Mex-inspired dish is welcome. The inclusion of well-seasoned chips as both base and topping contributes a unique texture contrast to the creamy cheesy meat filling underneath.
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for a few days or frozen for longer storage. For freezing, omitting the top cheese and chips prevents sogginess; these can be added after thawing before reheating and baking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 16 ounces Green enchilada sauce
- 6-7 cups Doritos divided, Nacho Cheese
- 4-5 cups Monterey jack cheese divided
- cilantro optional
- avocado
- tomato
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.
Notes
- Store leftover casserole in an airtight container refrigerated for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months to preserve flavor and texture.
- Add crunch to leftovers by topping with fresh crushed Doritos before reheating.
- For make-ahead, prepare but do not bake; keep covered in the refrigerator and bake when needed.
- When freezing, omit the top layers of cheese and chips before wrapping and freezing for up to 3 months; add them after thawing before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1116mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1130IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 532mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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