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Homemade Taco Dorito Casserole Recipe fresh out of the oven with melted cheese and crunchy Doritos on a white kitchen counter, photographed from above.

Taco Dorito Casserole Recipe

A quick and easy Taco Dorito Casserole loaded with crunchy nacho cheese Doritos, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar — the perfect 30-minute Tex-Mex dinner for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Taco seasoning mix Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of mushroom soup Or cream of chicken soup.
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies Adds mild spice; substitute with diced tomatoes if desired.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Adds creaminess; Greek yogurt works too.
  • 0.5 cup Water Thins the mixture slightly.
  • 1 large bag (9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos Crushed lightly for layering.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Freshly grated; Mexican blend or Colby Jack optional.
Optional Toppings
  • Diced tomatoes Optional topping
  • Green onions Optional topping
  • Jalapeños Optional topping
  • Black olives Optional topping

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic preferred for even heating.
  • 1 Large skillet For browning the ground beef evenly.
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula To break apart the meat.
  • 1 Cheese grater For shredding cheddar cheese (melts better than pre-shredded).
  • 1 Aluminum foil Optional, prevents cheese from burning.
  • 1 Meat thermometer Ensures beef reaches a safe 160°F.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef in skillet for 6–8 minutes until no pink remains. Drain grease.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook 2 minutes. Add soup, Rotel, and sour cream. Mix well.
  4. Crush two-thirds of Doritos and spread on the bottom of baking dish.
  5. Pour meat mixture evenly over Doritos, then sprinkle 1 cup of cheese.
  6. Add remaining Doritos and top with last cup of cheese.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Rest 5 minutes before serving to set layers.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.