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Dorito Casserole Recipe

A hearty comfort food casserole with layers of savory ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and crushed Doritos for the ultimate family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Drain any excess fat from the beef, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let this simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces and the meat is well-seasoned.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the cream of mushroom soup, drained diced tomatoes, and sour cream. Mix until creamy and well-combined.
  4. Spread 2 cups of crushed Doritos across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Layer the beef mixture evenly over the chips, then sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese on top.
  5. Top with the remaining 2 cups of crushed Doritos and finish with the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese bubbles around the edges and turns golden brown.

Notes

Can be assembled 24 hours ahead, but add final Dorito layer just before baking to maintain crunch. Don't skip draining the tomatoes to avoid watery casserole. Avoid over-crushing Doritos - you want substantial pieces for texture. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.