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Easy Cheesy Dorito Casserole

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Make this simple, satisfying Tex-Mex casserole layered with seasoned meat, creamy sauce, tomatoes, and a crunchy Dorito topping. It is perfect for busy weeknights or game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or shredded chicken
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (Doritos), crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or shredded chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir the taco seasoning mix into the meat and cook for one minute according to package directions. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and Rotel tomatoes with their liquid. Mix well.
  5. Stir the cooked meat mixture and half of the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses into the soup mixture until combined.
  6. Spread half of the meat and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the crushed Doritos evenly over the mixture.
  7. Spoon the remaining meat and cheese mixture over the Dorito layer. Top with the remaining shredded cheeses.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining crushed Doritos over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is crisp.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a chicken version, use 2 cups of pre-cooked, shredded chicken and skip the initial browning step; simply mix the chicken with the taco seasoning before adding it to the soup mixture.
  • You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add about 10 minutes to the initial baking time if baking from cold.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of drained canned black beans with the meat mixture.

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