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Easy Cheesy Dorito Casserole

A steaming hot, thick slice of Dorito Casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese on a white plate.
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A simple, satisfying Tex-Mex casserole layered with seasoned ground beef or chicken, creamy sauce, Rotel tomatoes, and topped with crunchy Doritos.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or shredded chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (Doritos)
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef or chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning mix according to the packet directions, usually with a little water.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Rotel tomatoes (undrained), and milk. Mix well.
  6. Fold the cooked meat mixture into the soup mixture.
  7. Crush about half of the Doritos into coarse pieces. Stir the crushed chips into the meat and sauce mixture.
  8. Spread half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
  9. Top with the remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top layer.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  11. Crush the remaining Doritos and sprinkle them over the top of the hot casserole. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to heat the chips through.
  12. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a ground beef dorito bake, use 80/20 ground beef for better flavor.
  • You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier, lower-fat option.
  • To freeze this casserole, assemble everything except the final layer of crushed chips. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking, then add the final chip topping before baking as directed.

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