Description
Cheesy Dorito casserole brings Tex-Mex comfort to dinner tables with layers of crunchy chips, seasoned meat, and melted cheese. Mexican-inspired flavors create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (13.5 ounces/383 grams) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 party-sized bag Doritos (crushed)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, ensuring no pink remains. Carefully drain excess fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the beef, simmering for 2-3 minutes to develop rich flavors and allow the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Create a creamy mixture by combining cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, black beans, and half of the shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Construct the first foundation layer by evenly spreading crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Distribute half of the seasoned beef mixture uniformly over the Doritos base.
- Apply a second layer of crushed Doritos, followed by the remaining beef mixture to build depth and texture.
- Complete the casserole by topping with the final layer of crushed Doritos and generously sprinkling the remaining cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning and bake for 35 minutes until the dish is heated through and cheese is melted.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the layers settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing different Dorito flavors like Spicy Nacho or Cool Ranch to match your spice preference.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, healthier version of the casserole.
- Crush Doritos just before layering to maintain their crispy texture and prevent soggy bottom layers during baking.
- Add fresh chopped cilantro or green onions on top after baking for a bright, fresh garnish that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg