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Cheesy Dorito Casserole

Cheesy Dorito Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cheesy, melty, crunchy heaven all baked up in a dish. This Dorito casserole brings together ground beef, cheddar, tomatoes, and crunchy chips into one glorious bite. Perfect for feeding a crowd or an easy family dinner!
6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 packet (28 g) taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 can (284 g) diced tomatoes (such as Rotel) undrained (10 oz/284g)
  • 1 can (298 g) cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz/298g)
  • 1 bag (300 g) Doritos Original about 10-11 oz (283-311g)
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese divided, plus more if desired

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onions and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft, breaking it up with a spoon (about 7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning, then add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and cream of mushroom soup. Mix well. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add a splash of water if mixture becomes too thick.
  4. Roughly crush the Doritos (about 2/3 of the bag) and scatter an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spoon a third of the beef mixture over the Doritos, then sprinkle on chopped cheddar.
  6. Repeat layers with more crushed Doritos, another third of the beef mixture, and more cheese. Continue layering, finishing with any remaining cheese on top.
  7. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 15-20 minutes more, until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving for best texture and easiest serving.

Notes

For extra heat, use spicy taco seasoning or hot Rotel tomatoes. For vegetarian version, swap beef for canned black beans and corn. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven at 350°F. Casserole can be assembled and frozen before baking for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 762IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3.6mg