Get ready for this absolutely delicious Taco Casserole with Doritos made with our tasty nacho salsa sauce that really gives it the perfect flavor! An amazing twist on the famous taco casserole the whole family will love.

We love all things taco over here and love to make any dinner night into a flavor experience. Try our other Mexican-inspired dishes like our Easy Chicken Enchiladas and Taco Dip.

Slice of Doritos taco casserole on a plate.

Doritos Taco Casserole

  • This makes a great weeknight meal for any busy school day.
  • A family-friendly favorite packed with so many flavors and textures.
  • This is such a fun way to use up Doritos after a party or get-together.
  • A fun twist on traditional taco casserole. We love mixing things up and trying new flavors.
Gathered ingredients for Taco Casserole with Doritos.

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef: We chose ground beef for this recipe, but you can use ground turkey as well.
  • Taco Seasoning: It wouldn’t be a taco recipe without the perfect seasoning!
  • Doritos: This is what makes this taco casserole recipe perfect – using both cool ranch and nacho cheese Doritos.
  • Cheese Sauce: The cheddar cheese sauce really gives this recipe a delicious cheesy twist.
  • Salsa: Grab your favorite chunky salsa at your preferred heat! We opted for a mild chunky salsa.
  • Shredded Cheese: Cheese is the best part, isn’t it? This recipe is topped with lots of your favorite cheese!
  • Toppings: To finish it off, grab your favorite toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, olives, onion, and sour cream!
Step by step process shots on Dorito Taco Casserole.

How To Make Taco Casserole with Doritos

  1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 glass dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Brown the meat: Brown the ground beef (or turkey); drain. Add taco seasoning and water, according to package directions.
  3. Crush the chips: Grab a large bowl, slightly crush the chips and mix them together.
  4. Mix the sauce: Mix the cheese sauce and salsa in a small bowl.
  5. Layer the casserole: Add half of the chips to the bottom of the baking dish and then layer the taco meat. Then, pour the sauce over the taco meat and add the remaining Doritos. 
  6.  Bake: Top the Doritos taco casserole with shredded cheese and cover with tin foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Add your preferred toppings and serve. Enjoy!
Above shot of taco casserole with Doritos in a casserole dish.

Tips & Variations

  • Crowd Pleaser. While this is a great weeknight dinner recipe, it’s also a huge crowd-pleaser! Try it out for family gatherings, potluck, or even at a holiday party. I guarantee you’ll get lots of compliments!
  • Chicken. While we used ground beef in this recipe, it can also be made with chicken.
  • Double the recipe. You can either use an extra large dish and use the same amount of sauce, or double the recipe into 2 different casserole dishes.
  • Top it. You can add an endless amount of tasty taco toppings on top of this Dorito Taco Casserole. It’s so good with shredded lettuce, pico de Gallo, and corn salsa.
Slice of Dorito taco casserole on a plate.

Recipe FAQ

What is a Dorito taco casserole?

A Doritos taco casserole is quite simply the most delicious weeknight dinner recipe you’ll taste. It’s a layered casserole that includes taco meat, Doritos, and for this recipe – a delicious sauce!

Can you make taco casserole with chicken?

Yes! We have also made this Doritos taco casserole with chicken that was boiled and shredded and it was delicious! You’ll want to allow an additional 30 minutes of prep time and use 1-2 chicken breasts.

Baked taco casserole made with Doritos.

Storing

  • Store. Cover the cooked casserole with aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
  • Freeze. This taco casserole makes a great freezer meal. It can be stored for up to 3 months. Just leave off the top Doritos layer and shredded cheese until right before you bake it. When ready to bake, defrost overnight and bake as instructed, or bake from frozen but just add 1 hour to the cooking time. 
  • Reheat. To reheat this tasty meal, reheat the portion you wish to eat on a microwave-friendly plate for about 1-2 minutes. Or you can reheat the entire casserole in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until warm.

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Baked taco casserole with Dorritos in a pan.
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Servings: 6 servings

Doritos Taco Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food for tonight’s dinner – you’re going to love this Doritos taco casserole! It’s an amazing twist on the famous taco casserole. Truly drool-worthy, full of flavor, and will have you running back for seconds!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 1 bag nacho cheese Doritos, 9.25 ounces
  • 1 bag cool ranch Doritos, 9.25 ounces
  • 1 can cheddar cheese sauce, 15 ounces
  • 1 jar chunky salsa, 16 ounces
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican four cheese blend

Toppings

  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Avocado
  • Olives
  • Onions
  • Sour Cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 glass dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef (or turkey); drain. Add taco seasoning and water, according to package directions.
  • In a large bowl, mix both kinds of Doritos and slightly crush the chips.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cheddar cheese sauce and salsa together.
  • Layer half the chips to the bottom of the baking dish and then layer the taco meat.
  • Pour the nacho salsa sauce over the meat and then add the rest of the Doritos.
  • Top with shredded cheese, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Add toppings and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Crowd Pleaser. While this is a great weeknight dinner recipe, it’s also a huge crowd-pleaser! Try it out for family gatherings, potluck, or even at a holiday party. I guarantee you’ll get lots of compliments!
  • Chicken. While we used ground beef in this recipe, it can also be made with chicken.
  • Double the recipe. You can either use an extra large dish and use the same amount of sauce, or double the recipe into 2 different casserole dishes.
  • Top it. You can add an endless amount of tasty taco toppings on top of this Dorito Taco Casserole. It’s so good with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, corn salsa.
  • Store. Cover the cooked casserole with aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
  • Freeze. This taco casserole makes a great freezer meal. It can be stored for up to 3 months. Just leave off the top Doritos layer and shredded cheese until right before you bake it. When ready to bake, defrost overnight and bake as instructed, or bake from frozen but just add 1 hour to the cooking time. 
  • Reheat. To reheat this tasty meal, reheat the portion you wish to eat on a microwave-friendly plate for about 1-2 minutes. Or you can reheat the entire casserole in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until warm.
Calories: 521kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 41g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 359mg, Potassium: 442mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 278IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 274mg, Iron: 3mg
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: Main Course
Author: Jennifer
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