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Our Dorito Casserole makes an amazing addition to your weeknight dinner menu! Layered with ground beef, corn, cheese (and more!) and seasoned with savory taco spices! Then topped off with layers of crushed Dorito chips!

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Our Dorito Casserole makes an amazing addition to your weeknight dinner menu! Layered with ground beef, corn, cheese (and more!) and seasoned with savory taco spices! Then topped off with layers of crushed Dorito chips!

A nice change from traditional Taco Tuesday!

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Table of Contents

  1. Easy Taco Casserole with Doritos
  2. Why you’ll love this Doritos Taco Casserole
  3. Dorito Taco Casserole Ingredients
  4. Dorito Casserole Substitutions
  5. Watch how to make Dorito Casserole
  6. How to make this Dorito Casserole Recipe
  7. Can you make Dorito Taco Casserole in advance?
  8. Doritos Casserole Storage
  9. More Casserole Recipes
  10. Taco Doritos Casserole Recipe

Easy Taco Casserole with Doritos

If you are looking for a new easy dinner recipe that your kids will not only eat, but they will be for, this Dorito Casserole which has been a no-fail Pinterest win is the one!

Why you’ll love this Doritos Taco Casserole

My kids always love our taco casserole, but sometimes we like to change it up and add a little crunch to it! While I don’t usually opt for chips for dinner, this casserole is a winner! It is easy to make and I can almost guarantee there will be no one complaining when you serve it up! They just may be complaining that there are no leftovers!

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Dorito Taco Casserole Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Half of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 12-ounce bag frozen corn
  • 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, NOT drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups finely crushed Doritos
  • 1 cup loosely crushed Doritos
  • 3 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • (I added one cup black beans)- optional
  • Sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream for garnish (optional)
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Dorito Casserole Substitutions

  • MEAT: While we prefer lean ground beef, we have made this casserole with ground turkey and ground chicken, as well! Whichever you choose, the flavor is amazing!
  • BEANS: We love to add beans to the mix as well! Black beans, pinto beans and even refried beans are delicious!
  • Veggies: Don’t be afraid to add in some vegetables! Green peppers, red peppers or even some jalapenos if you want to turn up the heat a little bit!
  • Doritos: We used Nacho flavor Doritos, but I have been known to change it up with some Cool Ranch Doritos and Sweet Chili Doritos (my favorite flavor).
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Watch how to make Dorito Casserole

How to make this Dorito Casserole Recipe

  1. CRUSHING THE CHIPS: crush the tortilla chips, set them aside. Two cups should be crushed fine, more like bread crumbs and one cup should be larger chunks, to be spread on top at the end. (I put them in a Ziploc gallon bag and smooshed with my hands.)
  2. COOK: Beef and onions in a skillet at medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add frozen corn, taco seasoning, can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, and 2 cups of finely crushed chips. (this is where you would add the optional black beans too!) seasoning.
  3. STIR: Stir in the sour cream and 2 cups of cheese.
  4. BAKE: Spread the meat mixture into greased 9×13 casserole dish and bake 5 minutes at 350 degrees just to get it all warmed throughout.
    TIP: Be sure to coat the bottom as well as the sides of the baking dish with cooking spray before adding the mixture.
  5. ADD: One cup of cheese on top and one cup of crushed Doritos and bake another 5 minutes until cheese is totally melted. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Can you make Dorito Taco Casserole in advance?

Ohhhh! Another thing that I love about this recipe is that I can make it during the day, throw it in the fridge, and then throw it in the oven right before I am ready to serve dinner!

Just wait to add the final layer of Doritos and cheese until you are ready to bake.

Can you freeze this casserole?

You can freeze this before or after baking for up to 3 months.

Doritos Casserole Storage

Store leftover Doritos casserole, after cooking completely, in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven. ‍

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Taco Doritos Casserole

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves — 8

Our Dorito Casserole makes an amazing addition to your weeknight dinner menu! Layered with ground beef, corn, cheese (and more!) and seasoned with savory taco spices! Then topped off with layers of crushed Dorito chips!

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 12 ounce bag frozen corn
  • 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies NOT drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups finely crushed Doritos
  • 1 cup loosely crushed Doritos
  • 3 cups Mexican blend cheese
  • I added one cup black beans- optional
  • Sliced green onions diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Spray 9×13 dish with nonstick spray.

  • Gently crush the chips, set aside. Two cups should be crushed fine, more like bread crumbs and one cup should be larger chunks, to be spread on top at the end. (I put them in a Ziploc gallon bag and smooshed with my hands.)

  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef and onions. Drain any extra grease.

  • Add the garlic and cook for one minute.

  • Add the frozen corn, taco seasoning, tomatoes with chiles, and two cups of finely crushed chips. (I added black beans here, too)

  • Remove from heat. Stir in the sour cream two cups of cheese.

  • Pour into greased casserole dish and place in oven. Bake 5 minutes, until warmed through.

  • Add one cup of cheese on top, then one cup of loosely crushed Doritos and bake another five minutes until cheese is melted.

  • Remove from oven and serve.

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Nutrition Info

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 928mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 612mg | Iron: 4mg

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FAQs

What goes best with Doritos? ›

Nacho Cheese Doritos taste great with queso. Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos go best with guacamole. Cool Ranch Doritos work well with mild salsa. Spicy Nacho Doritos pair well with spinach-artichoke dip.

How many calories are in a serving of dorito casserole? ›

Calories in Dorito Casserole
Calories308.1
Total Carbohydrate24.3 g
Dietary Fiber2.4 g
Sugars3.4 g
Protein20.1 g
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Is it OK to eat Doritos everyday? ›

Increased Risk of Chronic Diseases

Consuming excessive amounts of Doritos can lead to an escalated propensity for developing long-lasting medical conditions. The risk factors are due to the high sodium, fat, and carbohydrate content found within the chips.

What do Mexicans put on Doritos? ›

Yes we do, in every variety, and we do some insane things with Doritos: DORILOCOS! A bag of Doritos + carrots + jicama + cucumber + hot sauce + “cueritos” (pickled pork skin) = Dorilocos.

Are baked Doritos healthy? ›

Baked chips have more carbohydrates, while regular chips offer significantly more potassium and vitamin C. That said, baked chips aren't necessarily healthier for you than regular chips, and both can be a part of a healthy eating routine.

What does 100 calories of Doritos look like? ›

Per 30g serving there are 152 calories, which means 100 calories would be around 20g. 20g of Doritos = around 8 chips!

Can you put Doritos in the fridge? ›

I was guiding the snack back to its rightful temperature. There we were, together, me and the chips, in culinary bliss. If you've never considered refrigerating your Doritos, I implore you to do so.

What are Doritos good dipped in? ›

Tortilla chips are usually best when combined with other flavors: dipped in salsa or queso or as pile of nachos.

Which sauce is good for Doritos? ›

The Best Dip For Doritos

Introducing the ultimate chip dip tailor-made for Doritos aficionados: Dorito Chip Dip. It's a creamy, indulgent blend of cream cheese, sour cream, crispy bacon, zesty ranch seasoning, diced green onions, and a hint of spicy chilis.

What to pair with chips? ›

BBQ chips are awesome with ranch dip. Sour cream and onion are amazing with french onion dip. And I love jalapeno chips with plain sour cream. Potato chips also go great on a bologna sandwich or along side a hot dog or a bbq pork sandwich.

Do Doritos taste good with cream cheese? ›

In summary, Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese, the smoky flavor of bacon, and the crunchy texture of Doritos. This recipe is easy to make, versatile, and sure to impress your family and friends.

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