Dorito Casserole – Turn taco night into a quick and easy casserole with layers of your favorite chips. It is time to redefine the casserole, and make it something people want to eat!
Do you like Mexican food? If you are here, the answer has to be yes. It is pretty much considered a food group in my opinion. It is really hard to pick a favorite but these Shrimp Tostadas are pretty high up there.
When I am not sure what to make for dinner Mexican food is pretty much by go-to. Creamy Salsa Chicken is a staple because I always have the ingredients in my house to make it.
This is your basic taco casserole with Doritos. You can use whatever flavor of Doritos you like, but I am partial to the cool ranch. My guys are more nacho cheese fans, so we have made this both ways. It is layers of chips, taco meet, cheese, and then topped with your favorite toppings!
Dorito casserole is such an easy dinner, as long as you can make taco meat, you can get this on the table. It bakes in the oven for the cheese to melt, which is obviously the best part. Gooey melty cheese is always a win. This Mexican Rice Skillet is a similar idea but it is all done on the stove top and instead of the chips you have rice.
How to make Dorito Casserole
- In a large skillet you start by browning your meat. I like to use ground turkey, but you can use ground beef as well. When you mix taco seasoning with ground beef I find it hard to tell the difference.
- Add the onions and corn to the meat and cook until the meat is browned and the onions are soft.
- Next mix in your taco seasoning and water like you would if you were making tacos. Use whatever brand or homemade version you like!
- Then you want to remove it from the heat when you stir in the sour cream. If it is on the heat there is a high chance the sour cream with curdle and removing it from the heat helps to make sure that doesn’t happen.
- Now you just layer things together. Start with some crushed up Doritos on the bottom of a casserole dish, and top with about half of the meat and half of the cheese. Repeat with another layer and then you bake it!
- You bake for about 20 minutes, you are just making sure that the cheese is melted throughout the casserole.
- Remove from the oven and top with whatever taco toppings you like. It can be lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, avocado, jalapenos and more.
This taco casserole with Doritos is always a hit with the kids. Anytime Doritos show up on the table, I know my family is happy. And if you love tacos, don’t miss this Taco Pasta Skillet for all the same flavors in a creamy one pan pasta dinner! One of the most requested meals at my house.
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Meagan+@+A+Zesty+Bite says
This is definitely an easy casserole dish for a family.
Jennifer | Bake or Break says
What a fun dinner idea!
Jennifer says
One of my favorite dips to bring to a party!! Everyone always loves it!
Steph says
I love that you used Doritos to make this recipe! My kids are going to LOVE this!
Anna says
My family will go crazy for this casserole! Can’t wait to make it!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks so festive and fabulous! Love it specially when we need something quick and easy, can’t wait to try!
Jade Manning says
This looks delicious, I can’t wait to try!!
Taylor says
Always a family favorite! So yummy!
Jacquelyn Hastert says
This is a casserole that would never get old. I can’t wait to try this!
Demeter says
What a fun dinner idea! Looks so filling.
Sara Welch says
This is such a great Mexican dish! It’s always a hit at parties and is a favorite amongst my kids too!
Catalina says
I want to try this casserole, too! This look incredible!
Beth Pierce says
This is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I host a party! Delicious!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks so festive and tasty! Can’t wait to dive into these, love it!
Angie says
This is my kind of casserole, complete comfort food!
Cathy says
My kids would devour this just for the Doritos!!! Definitely adding it to the menu 🙂