Description
This Magical 30-Minute Dorito Casserole is a kid-friendly, cheesy dish that combines seasoned ground beef with a creamy tomato and cheese soup mixture, layered with crunchy Doritos and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures that children love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Sauce and Dairy
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Crunch and Cheese
- 1 bag (9.75 oz) Doritos, crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Brown Beef: Using a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned and no longer pink, then drain any excess fat to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Make Sauce Mixture: Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, condensed cheddar cheese soup, and milk into the browned beef. Simmer this mixture for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Layer Doritos and Beef: In a baking dish, create a base layer using half of the crushed Doritos, then evenly spread the beef and sauce mixture over this layer.
- Top Layers: Add the remaining crushed Doritos over the beef mixture, followed by sprinkling the shredded cheddar cheese on top to create a cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden, signaling that the casserole is ready to serve.
Notes
- For added spice, consider using spicy Doritos or adding jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the taco seasoning and Doritos are labeled gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
