Taco Doritos Casserole
A delightful mix of savory beef, zesty taco seasoning, and crunchy Doritos layered into a creamy and cheesy casserole, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef Can substitute with lean ground turkey or chicken
- ½ unit yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning Check for gluten-free options if needed
- 12 ounces frozen corn Can substitute with fresh corn, cooked
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes with green chilies (not drained)
- 1 cup sour cream Use dairy-free alternatives for allergies
- 2 cups finely crushed Doritos Use gluten-free Doritos for gluten-free option
- 3 cups Mexican blend cheese Experiment with different cheese types for added flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Dice the onion and measure out the garlic, taco seasoning, corn, and tomatoes. Crushing the Doritos in advance helps speed up the assembly process.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent—about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the frozen corn, taco seasoning, and undrained diced tomatoes. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat, then fold in 2 cups of crushed Doritos.
- Gently fold in the sour cream and 2 cups of Mexican blend cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place the dish in your preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese and crushed Doritos on top.
- Return it to the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Allow your Taco Doritos Casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To store leftovers, let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Can be frozen before initial baking.