Doritos casserole is everything you love about taco night, just with a crunchy, cheesy twist! It’s crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful, and so easy to throw together. Who can say no to chips for dinner?
What Makes This Dish a Total Winner
- Crunchy & Cheesy Magic: Layers of cheesy goodness and crispy Doritos make every bite an irresistible flavor explosion.
- One-Dish Wonder: Everything bakes together in one pan for easy cleanup!
- Make it Your Own: Swap Doritos flavors, add extra spice, or throw in your favorite toppings to make it just how you like!
- Family Favorite! Perfect for game day, potlucks, or family dinners, and trust me, everyone will love this! Love this? Try my Crunchwrap Casserole!
Dorito Casserole Ingredients
- Doritos: I used classic Nacho Cheese, but you can use any flavor you like! Keep the chips in larger pieces so they don’t get soggy.
- Spicy Kick! Turn up the heat with a spicy taco seasoning packet, diced chiles, or a bold Doritos flavor like Flamin’ Hot or Spicy Nacho.
- Protein Swap: Ground beef works great, but you can also use ground turkey, pork, or rotisserie chicken.
- Cheese Tip: Shred cheese from a block. The pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can keep it from melting smoothly.
How to Make Doritos Casserole
This Doritos Casserole comes together in layers, making it as fun to assemble as it is to eat. For a full meal, pair it with a simple side salad, Mexican rice, or some black beans.
- Cook the Meat: Add ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Break it apart as it cooks until no pink remains. Drain off any grease. Add diced onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add: Stir beef broth, diced tomatoes and chiles, taco seasoning, and sour cream into the meat mixture in the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Chips: With the bag still sealed, lightly crush Nacho Cheese Doritos. Then layer half of the chips in the prepared casserole dish. Top with half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Meat: Layer the meat mixture on top of the chips and cheese.
- Layer & Bake: Then layer the remaining chips and cheese on top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Top & Serve: For extra crunch, sprinkle freshly crushed Doritos on top before serving. Allow the Doritos casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of taco toppings.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Topping Ideas: Pile on sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, green onions, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, or shredded lettuce. Mix sour cream or Mexican crema with lime juice for a fresh Lime Crema finish!
Doritos Casserole
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Equipment
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1 3-quart baking dish or 9 x 13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup finely diced onion about half a large onion
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper about ⅓ a large pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and chiles
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 3-quart or 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Add 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks until no pink remains. Drain off any grease, then add 1 cup finely diced onion and ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
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Stir 1 cup beef broth, 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and chiles, 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning, and 1 cup sour cream into the meat mixture in the skillet and simmer for 2-3 mintues until it begins to thicken slightly.
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With the bag still sealed, lightly crush 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, then layer half of the chips in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
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Sprinkle half of the 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the chips, then add the meat mixture on top. Add the remaining chips evenly over the top of the meat mixture, followed by the remaining cheese.
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
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Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of taco toppings.
Notes
Leftover & Reheating Instructions
- In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or tightly covered for 4–5 days. Note that the chips will soften over time.
- In the Freezer: Not recommended! The chips become soggy. Avoid assembling more than 2 hours ahead of baking for the same reason.
- How to Reheat: Warm the whole casserole in a 350ºF oven for 10–15 minutes, or until it reaches 165ºF. For single servings, heat in the microwave in 30-second bursts or in a toaster oven until hot.
Nutrition
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