Doritos Casserole
Cheesy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, this Doritos Casserole is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- 1 3-quart baking dish or 9 x 13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup finely diced onion about half a large onion
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper about ⅓ a large pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and chiles
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 3-quart or 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks until no pink remains. Drain off any grease, then add 1 cup finely diced onion and ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Stir 1 cup beef broth, 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and chiles, 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning, and 1 cup sour cream into the meat mixture in the skillet and simmer for 2-3 mintues until it begins to thicken slightly.
- With the bag still sealed, lightly crush 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, then layer half of the chips in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the chips, then add the meat mixture on top. Add the remaining chips evenly over the top of the meat mixture, followed by the remaining cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of taco toppings.
Notes
Leftover & Reheating Instructions
- In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or tightly covered for 4–5 days. Note that the chips will soften over time.
- In the Freezer: Not recommended! The chips become soggy. Avoid assembling more than 2 hours ahead of baking for the same reason.
- How to Reheat: Warm the whole casserole in a 350ºF oven for 10–15 minutes, or until it reaches 165ºF. For single servings, heat in the microwave in 30-second bursts or in a toaster oven until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1172IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 406mg | Iron: 4mg
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