Mexican White Trash Casserole
Short Description: Quick, cheesy, and embarrassingly addictive—this casserole is pure comfort food. Made with crushed Nacho Doritos, seasoned meat, and melty cheese, it’s the no-fuss, flavor-packed dinner you didn’t know you needed.
Recipe Categories
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Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American Fusion
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Course: Dinner / Casserole
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Method: Baking
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Difficulty: Easy
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Occasion: Casual weeknight dinner, potluck, game day
Ingredients
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1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken or ground beef
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2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, etc.)
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1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
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½ packet taco seasoning (or more, to taste)
Optional Toppings (recommended for max flavor):
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Extra sour cream
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Chopped green onions
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Fresh diced tomatoes
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Sliced jalapeños
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Cilantro
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the Base
In a large bowl, combine:
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Cream of chicken soup
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Rotel (with juices)
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Sour cream
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Milk
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Taco seasoning
Stir until smooth.
Step 3: Add Meat & Doritos
Fold in the cooked shredded chicken or beef and most of the crushed Doritos (save some for topping if you’d like!).
Step 4: Assemble in Baking Dish
Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
Step 5: Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Step 6: Add Optional Toppings
Before serving, top with extra crushed Doritos, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, or sliced jalapeños.
💡 Notes & Variations
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Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate. Bake when ready (add 5–10 mins if baking from cold).
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Meat Options: Swap in rotisserie chicken, taco-seasoned ground turkey, or even pulled pork.
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Add Veggies: Corn, black beans, or sautéed bell peppers make great additions.
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Want it spicy? Add extra jalapeños or use spicy Rotel.
Mexican White Trash Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- Doritos
- chicken or beef shredded cheese,
- cream of chicken soup
- Rotel sour cream,
- milk
- taco seasoning
Instructions
- Mix soup base,
- stir in meat and Doritos,
- top with cheese,
- and bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream,
- green onion,
- tomato
- jalapeño