Description
Whip up Mexican White Trash Casserole when dinner needs to be fast and fabulous, packed with cheesy comfort that makes weeknight meals a total breeze. Hearty ground beef, zesty seasoning, and melted cheese come together in one pan for a crowd-pleasing dinner that saves your sanity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded chicken or ground beef (cooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag Nacho Doritos (crushed)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings:
- ½ package taco seasoning
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups cooked shredded chicken or ground beef, 1 cup shredded cheese, 10.75 oz cream of chicken soup, undrained Rotel tomatoes, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, and ½ package taco seasoning in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread ½ bag of crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Layer half the meat mixture evenly over the Doritos, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining crushed Doritos and meat mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cheesy, crunchy Mexican-inspired casserole.
Notes
- Swap ground beef or chicken with black beans or tofu for a vegetarian version that keeps the dish’s zesty flavor profile.
- For a lower-sodium option, use low-fat cream of chicken soup and reduced-sodium taco seasoning to control salt content.
- Crunch matters, so crush Doritos right before layering to maintain maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning to match your preferred spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg