My Favorite Dorito Casserole

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 16

My Favorite Dorito Casserole - A cheesy and crunchy comfort food for the whole family

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb hamburger or 1 lb chicken
	1 can cream of mushroom soup ( I use the reduced fat )
	1 can cream of chicken soup ( I use the reduced fat )
	1 can rotel ( original or sometimes I use the hotter one depends on my mood )
	0.5 bag nacho cheese flavor Doritos
	2 -3 green onions , chopped , i usually omit ( optional )
	1 bag shredded mexican cheese ( use your own judgment , I like extra cheese )
	0.5 bag nacho cheese flavor Doritos , finely crushed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

605

Sugar

Fat

40g

My Favorite Dorito Casserole is a comfort food classic that is easy to prepare and satisfying to eat. It is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to whip up something quick and easy, yet flavorful and hearty. The combination of cheesy, creamy, and crunchy textures makes it a fun and enjoyable dish that everyone in the family can enjoy. This casserole is easily adaptable to accommodate different tastes and dietary needs, making it a versatile and reliable recipe to have in your back pocket.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Brown the ground beef or chicken in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat.
3.	In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and rotel.
4.	Crush half a bag of nacho cheese flavor Doritos and sprinkle it on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.	Add a layer of the soup mixture onto the Doritos, followed by a layer of the cooked meat.
6.	Sprinkle with shredded cheese and finely crushed Doritos.
7.	Repeat layering until all ingredients are used up, making sure to end with a layer of shredded cheese and crushed Doritos on top.
8.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.

PROS

This casserole is a crowd-pleaser and can be easily customized to include different meats and cheeses.

The crunchiness of the Doritos adds a fun texture to the dish, making it a hit with kids.

CONS

This casserole is not particularly healthy due to the high fat and sodium content of the cream soups, cheese, and Doritos.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this casserole is not the healthiest option, it can be enriched by using leaner meats, opting for reduced-fat or homemade cream soups, and increasing the vegetable content.
Adding beans, diced tomatoes, and chopped bell peppers can improve the nutritional value of this dish.