Doritos Casserole

This Doritos casserole is layered with ground beef, onions, and garlic in a creamy cheese sauce and Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips.  It is then topped with Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese and baked to perfection.  Then I top it with goodies like chopped fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, jalapeno rings, and sour cream.

This is a hearty casserole by itself but if company is coming I like to serve it with a Layered Taco Salad and Classic Bloody Mary Cocktails.  It is always a hit with friends and family and a winning combination.

How to make Doritos Casserole

Start by browning your ground beef.  After a few minutes of browning add your onions.  Then cook until the beef is browned and the onions are tender.  Now add the garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.  Remove the beef mixture to a plate or grab another skillet.  Then melt the butter over medium low heat.  Whisk in the flour and continue cooking 2-3 minutes while whisking.  Now add the milk and chicken broth alternating between the two. Then reduce the heat to low and whisk in the taco seasoning and 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Continue whisking until melted and smooth.  Now add the cooked hamburger mixture to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.

Now slightly crush a couple handfuls of chips and place them in the casserole dish.  Spoon half of the beef mixture over the chips and add another layer of crushed chips.  Then spoon the rest of the beef mixture over the chips.  Top with one more layer of crushed chips.  Then sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese.  Cover the casserole dish and bake for about 20 minutes.  Then remove the cover and bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.  Finally top with chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and jalapeno rings.  Serve with a heaping tablespoon sour cream.

Recipe notes and helpful tips

• Use any kind of ripe tomatoes.  I used the grape tomatoes because they are so sweet and bright red.
• If there is excess fat after browning your ground beef drain it before proceeding with rest of the recipe.
• Pro Tip – don’t risk dropping the ground beef in the sink to drain the fat. Simply tilt the pan and use a paper towel to absorb the grease.
• You can use any flavor Doritos for this recipe but I like the the nacho cheese flavor best.
• If the cheese sauce becomes too thick simply whisk in a couple tablespoons milk or chicken broth.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.  Reheat leftovers wrapped in an aluminum foil tent in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
• I do not recommend freezing this casserole.

How to chop cilantro

Cilantro is sold in bunches.  Keeping it in a bunch wash it under cold water and shake gently to remove most of the water.  Then gently dry with paper towels.  Now cut the bulk of the leaves off the stem.  Roll the leaves up in a bunch like a cigar and chop finely with a sharp knife.  Chop only the cilantro that you will use in a couple of hours as fresh herbs start to lose their flavor as soon as you cut them.  If not used right away store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Other casserole dishes you will love!

• Cheeseburger Casserole
• Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
• Twice Baked Potato Casserole
• Ham and Potato Casserole
• Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
• Chile Relleno Casserole

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