Doritos Taco Casserole is a crowd-pleasing comfort food that layers seasoned taco meat, cheese, and crunchy Doritos chips into a hearty baked casserole.
Doritos Taco Casserole (6–8 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (10 oz / 280 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 bag (9–10 oz / 255–285 g) nacho cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in the tomatoes and black beans.
- In a bowl, combine the sour cream and soup.
- Spread half of the crushed Doritos in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the meat mixture, then half of the sour cream mixture, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced green onions
- Jalapeños
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Extra sour cream
Tips
- Use spicy Doritos for extra heat.
- Substitute shredded chicken for the ground beef.
- Add corn or pinto beans for more texture and flavor.
- For maximum crunch, sprinkle an extra handful of crushed Doritos on top just before serving.
This casserole pairs well with a simple green salad, Mexican-style rice, or refried beans.
