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Loaded Doritos Taco Casserole

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This crowd-pleasing casserole layers seasoned beef, creamy sauce, black beans, corn, and plenty of cheese with crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos for a playful Tex-Mex comfort food that’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings. It’s easy to customize, comes together in under an hour, and is always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 family-size bag Nacho Cheese Doritos (10–11 oz), lightly crushed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Optional garnishes: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado or guacamole

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until mostly browned, about 5-6 minutes, breaking it up as you go. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion softens and mixture is fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, then pour in tomato sauce. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add black beans, corn, and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese melts and mixture is creamy and evenly combined.
  6. Lightly crush about 2/3 of the Doritos (reserve the rest for topping).
  7. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Scatter half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom.
  8. Spoon the taco filling evenly over the chips. Dollop sour cream in small spoonfuls across the surface.
  9. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream layer. Top with remaining crushed Doritos.
  10. Finish with the last cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  11. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-12 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  12. Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with desired toppings.

Notes

For best results, use fresh Doritos and avoid over-crushing them. Let the casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices. Customize with ground turkey, chicken, or extra beans for a vegetarian version. Assemble ahead but add the top layer of chips and cheese just before baking to keep the topping crisp. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for best texture.

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