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Dorito taco casserole baked in a 9x13 dish with seasoned ground beef, creamy Rotel sauce, crushed nacho cheese chips, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings.

Dorito Taco Casserole

Dorito Taco Casserole is a quick and cozy family dinner made with seasoned ground beef, Rotel, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, crushed nacho cheese Doritos, and melted cheese. Top it with tomatoes, olives, jalapenos, sour cream, green onions, or cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
3 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can 10 oz, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 bag nacho cheese Doritos crushed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes sliced black olives, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, green onions, cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • - 9x13 baking dish
  • - Spatula or wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • can opener

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  3. Drain the grease.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the Rotel with juices, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.
  6. Stir until creamy and fully combined.
  7. Spread half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  8. Pour the beef mixture evenly over the Doritos.
  9. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over the beef layer.
  10. Top with the remaining crushed Doritos.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese over the top.
  12. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.
  13. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  14. Add desired toppings and serve warm.

Notes

Do not crush Doritos too finely.
For best texture, assemble right before baking.
Make the beef filling ahead and add chips when ready to bake.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.