Dorito Casserole

 

Why You’ll Love This Casserole

✅ Family-friendly: Kids and adults both rave about it.
✅ Crowd-pleaser: Makes a big batch—great for potlucks or parties.
✅ Comfort food with a twist: Crunchy Doritos bring the wow factor!
✅ Customizable: Add jalapeños, switch up the cheese, or make it vegetarian.

Ingredients

Main Casserole

• 1 pound ground beef

• ½ cup onion, diced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade)

• 1½ cups thick salsa

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup corn (canned, frozen, or fresh)

• ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby Jack)

• 4 cups crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese flavor recommended)

Optional Toppings

• ½ cup tomatoes, diced

• ½ cup black olives, diced

• ¼ cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

2. Cook the Meat

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned and the onions are soft, drain excess grease.

3. Season the Filling

Add the taco seasoning to the beef and stir for a minute to toast the spices. Then stir in the salsa, black beans, and corn. Cook until heated through.

Turn off the heat, then stir in the sour cream until creamy and well-blended.

4. Layer the Casserole

In your prepared baking dish, start layering:

• Bottom layer: ⅓ of the crushed Doritos

• Middle layer: ½ of the beef mixture

• Cheese: ⅓ of the shredded cheese

• Repeat: Add another ⅓ Doritos, remaining beef, another ⅓ cheese

• Top layer: Final ⅓ Doritos and the rest of the cheese

5. Bake

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. Garnish & Serve

Top the baked casserole with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. Serve hot, with sides like extra sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy twist: Add chopped jalapeños or a sprinkle of red chili flakes.

• Make it vegetarian: Swap the beef for seasoned black beans, lentils, or a plant-based meat substitute.

• Cheese swap: Try pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or a blend for extra flavor.

• Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Final Thoughts

Dorito Casserole is everything we love about comfort food—cheesy, satisfying, and irresistibly crunchy. It’s easy enough for a quick dinner, exciting enough for a weekend treat, and flexible enough to make your own.

Once you try it, you’ll understand why it’s become a go-to favorite in so many kitchens. So grab a bag of Doritos and let’s get layering!