Description
Cheesy Dorito Taco Casserole is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines ground beef, cheese, and crunchy Doritos, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel, undrained
- 1 11-ounce can Mexicorn, drained
- 2 cups shredded taco blend cheese
- 1 9.25-ounce bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
- Optional: Sour cream
- Optional: Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and no pink remains. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds. Drain any excess grease.
- Season the cooked beef with the taco seasoning, then mix in the can of Rotel and drained Mexicorn. Stir until evenly combined.
- In a 7×11-inch casserole dish, layer half of the meat mixture on the bottom, followed by a layer of shredded cheese and a layer of crushed Doritos. Repeat the layers once more to complete the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve the casserole hot, topped with fresh Pico de Gallo and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a meat alternative.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg