Here’s a crowd-pleasing, ultra-comforting Cheesy Mexican Beef & Dorito Casserole — crunchy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor.
🧀 Cheesy Mexican Beef & Dorito Casserole
⏱ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Bake: 20–25 minutes
- Serves: 6
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (medium or mild)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
- 1 bag (9–10 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, green onions, olives, cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in taco seasoning and prepare according to packet directions (usually adding a little water and simmering).
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Mixture
In a large bowl, mix:
- Rotel
- Cream soup
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Stir in the seasoned beef.
3️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish:
- Spread half the crushed Doritos on the bottom.
- Add half the beef mixture.
- Repeat layers (Doritos → beef mixture).
Top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
🌮 Serving Ideas
- Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for taco-style flair
- Add guacamole or extra sour cream
- Serve with Mexican rice or refried beans
🔥 Variations
Extra Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or hot taco seasoning.
Loaded Version: Stir in 1 cup black beans or corn.
Chicken Swap: Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of beef.
Extra Crunchy: Add a fresh layer of Doritos on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version, a lighter version, or a make-ahead freezer version.
