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Cheesy Dorito Taco Casserole

Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 20 mins | Servings: 6


Ingredients

  • The Crunch: 1 bag (approx. 9 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed.
  • The Protein: 1 lb ground beef or turkey.
  • The Filling:
    • 1 packet taco seasoning.
    • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken or nacho cheese soup.
    • 1/2 cup sour cream.
    • 1/2 cup salsa or diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  • The Cheese: 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Cheddar cheese.
  • Garnish: Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and fresh chives.

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned; drain the excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmering for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Mix: In a bowl, whisk together the soup, sour cream, and salsa until smooth. Combine this with the seasoned beef.
  4. Layer: Spread half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with the beef mixture, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
  5. Repeat: Add the remaining crushed Doritos and top with the rest of the cheese.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  7. Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes. Top with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and chives before serving.

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