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Doritos Casserole Recipe

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Doritos Casserole is a deliciously layered, cheesy baked dish featuring seasoned ground beef, crunchy nacho cheese Doritos, and a flavorful blend of spices and salsa. This comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, topped with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream for a satisfying taco-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 9.25 oz bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 small poblano pepper or jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 24 oz jar chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot)
  • 1 10 oz can nacho cheese soup or cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 1.0 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese or cheddar cheese, divided use

Garnishes

  • Diced Roma tomatoes
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Cook the Meat Mixture: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, diced onion, and diced poblano or jalapeno pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the beef is fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Add Seasonings and Simmer: Stir in the chunky salsa, nacho cheese soup, taco seasoning packet, dark chili powder, garlic salt, lemon pepper, and ground cumin. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors and prevent sticking. Remove from heat afterward.
  4. Assemble the Casserole – First Layer: Spread one-third of the crushed Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the taco meat mixture over the chips, then sprinkle with one cup of shredded cheese.
  5. Second Layer: Add another one-third of the crushed Doritos over the cheese. Spread the remaining taco meat mixture evenly on top, followed by another cup of shredded cheese.
  6. Final Layer: Top the casserole with the last third of the crushed Doritos and the remaining cup of shredded cheese. Cover the dish loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
  7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Then carefully remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the top looks golden brown.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve immediately, garnished with diced Roma tomatoes, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream or your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • Soup Alternatives: You can substitute the nacho cheese or cheddar cheese soup with cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, or cream of onion soup for different flavor profiles. Cheddar cheese soup offers a milder taste overall.
  • Salsa Variations: Use mild, medium, or hot chunky salsa based on your spice preference. Alternatively, diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel) can be used instead of salsa without changing the quantity.

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