Taco Casserole With Doritos

This Doritos casserole is filled with seasoned ground beef, taco toppings, crushed Doritos, and topped with melty cheese. It's one of the best party dishes and appetizers you can make. And it takes just 40 minutes from start to finish!

The Best Dorito Casserole

This recipe takes the classic taco in a bag and deconstructs it into a casserole spread that everyone will love. I mean, this Tex Mex taco casserole with Doritos is so crunchy, cheesy, flavorful, and just irresistible. 

One of the best parts of this recipe is everything used to create the Dorito casserole cooks in just one skillet! It truly is an ideal platter to make if you're hosting since it's such an easy cooking process and clean-up. 

And as I mentioned earlier, the entire thing will take 40 minutes, so you don't need to block out much time to create this show-stopping dish. 

If you want to kick up the flavors, you can get this Instant Pot Spanish rice cooking along with the casserole.

Why This Recipe Works

It's easy to make. After you cook the ground beef and simmer the veggies with the sauce, all you have to do is assemble the casserole. The oven takes it from there, and the entire process is really effortless.

A winning combination. From the taco seasoned ground beef to all of the best taco fillings, melted cheese, and a layer of crunchy nacho cheese Doritos, there's a lot to love about this casserole. 

Crowd favorite. Anyone who likes Doritos and tacos absolutely loves this Dorito casserole. It's always the talk of the night whenever I serve it, so you're sure to have a hit whenever you serve it too.

Ingredients

This Dorito casserole recipe is a pantry staples recipe! I seriously wouldn't be surprised if you have almost every single ingredient you need to make it. 

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 bag Nacho Cheese-flavored Doritos, lightly crushed
•  1 lb. ground beef
•  ⅓ cup water
•  1 packet taco seasoning
•  1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
•  1 can corn, drained
•  1 can of diced tomatoes and green chiles (I used Ro-tel)
•  1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
•  8 oz sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided
• Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro, optional

A great part about this recipe is that you can totally customize it however you want! If you don't like one of the ingredients, simply take it out. 

For example, you can swap the beef for chicken or leave the meat altogether. And if you want to add anything like some bell peppers or smashed avocado for the top, feel free to get creative!

By the way, if you want some more casserole recipes, you can make them using some of these ingredients. Give this million dollar chicken casserole or Philly cheesesteak casserole next! Or, for a different-style recipe, you can use some of these ingredients to make this Texas Roadhouse chili.

Oh, if you want to make another version of this casserole recipe, check out this Mexican casserole made with ground beef or this chicken taco casserole.

How To Make Dorito Casserole

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish (or any large casserole dish) with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to a large skillet and set it over medium heat. Cook the beef, breaking it apart, until it's browned and fully cooked. Drain the excess grease. Add ⅓ cup of water and the taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir and simmer the ground beef mixture for 2-3 minutes, then turn off the heat.

3. Complete the filling: Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream to the skillet with the mix. Give everything a good mix until it fully combines.

4. Assemble the casserole: Spread ½ of the crushed Dorito chips evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top that with half of the ground beef mixture and half of the cheese. Add the remaining meat mixture on top of the cheese and evenly spread the remaining chips on top of that. Finish it off with the remaining cheese.

5. Bake and serve: Spray a piece of foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover the casserole with it. Put it in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve the Dorito casserole warm, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Switch up the shredded cheese and use shredded cheddar cheese, a Mexican cheese blend, or pepper jack cheese for a little spice.
• Swap the condensed chicken soup for condensed cheddar cheese soup for a cheesier casserole. 
• Make a leaner casserole by using ground chicken or ground turkey in place of the beef.
• Feel free to use tortilla chips or any flavored crushed chips that you want.
• Serve the Dorito casserole with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, and sour cream on top.

How To Store Dorito Casserole

In the fridge: Store the leftover Dortio casserole in an airtight container or cover the casserole dish with a lid, and it'll last in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the casserole to a freezer-safe container of freezer-safe bag and store it for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Put the casserole in the oven and bake it at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Add more reheating time for the frozen casserole or let it thaw in the fridge first.

FAQS About This Dorito Casserole Recipe

Can you make Dortio casserole in advance?

Yes! Just assemble the casserole up until it's ready to bake, then cover it with a lid or tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until you're ready to bake it, and add some more baking time since the casserole will be cold.

What can I serve with Dorito casserole?

It goes really well with these Taco Bell nacho fries and Taco Bell nacho cheese or this Chipotle cilantro lime. 

 

More Casserole Recipes

If you like Mexican recipes and want to make more delicious recipes, check these out:

• Frito taco casserole
• Burrito casserole
• Frito pie
• Taco casserole with tortillas
• Beef enchilada casserole
• Mexican street corn casserole
• Ground turkey casserole

And for another Mexican-inspired recipe, give these birria tacos a try!