Layered Doritos Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
560 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Layered Doritos Casserole
Description
This casserole begins with cooking ground beef alongside onion and garlic until browned and drained. Mixing in salsa, taco seasoning, and water creates a flavorful filling. The beef mixture is combined with sour cream, cream of chicken or mushroom soup, and shredded cheese for creaminess. Layers of partially crushed Doritos alternate with this beef mixture in a casserole dish, finishing with a Doritos and cheese topping.
Baking covered then uncovered allows the flavors to meld while maintaining topping texture. The combination of crunchy chips softening under a creamy layer, plus melted cheese, results in a hearty and textured casserole. Toppings such as lettuce, tomato, and olives add freshness and contrast.
Suitable for casual family meals or gatherings, this casserole offers simplicity and comfort food appeal. It adapts easily for different Doritos flavors and cheese blends. The recipe emphasizes layering technique and baking times to achieve the desired texture and heat.
Ingredients
- 14.5 ounces Doritos 1 bag, any flavor
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 package taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning, low sodium
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup, 1 can, condensed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or mexican blend, divided, shredded
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add salsa, taco seasoning, and ⅓ cup of water. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine beef mixture, sour cream, soup and 1 cup of cheese.
- Slightly crush Doritos (not completely, you don’t want crumbs). Layer 1 ½ cups Doritos in the bottom of a 2 qt casserole dish . Top with ½ of the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Finally top with an additional 1 to 1 ½ cups Doritos and remaining cheese.
- Spray a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover casserole.
- Bake 30 minutes covered, remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and varies with ingredients and brands used.
- Optional toppings include fresh lettuce, tomato, olives, and additional sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 560 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 985mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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