Description
Taco Doritos Casserole is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines seasoned ground beef, vibrant corn, and layers of melting cheese, all topped with crunchy Dorito chips. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, bringing comfort food to the table in just 30 minutes. With its rich flavors and customizable ingredients, this recipe is designed to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh toppings like avocado and diced tomatoes for a fresh twist. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 ounces frozen corn
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes with green chilies (not drained)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups finely crushed Doritos
- Optional: black beans
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: diced tomatoes
- Optional: shredded lettuce
- Optional: avocado
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onions until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add frozen corn, taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, and finely crushed Doritos; mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and two cups of cheese until combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish; bake for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Top with remaining cheese and loosely crushed Doritos; return to oven for another five minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg