Description
Dorito Meatloaf Casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with a crispy, cheesy twist on classic meatloaf. Crushed chips add crunch while melted cheese creates a crowd-pleasing meal that makes weeknight dinners deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
Chips and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (60g) finely crushed Doritos
- 2 cups crushed Doritos (for final topping)
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28g) taco seasoning
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese (for the meat mixture)
- 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
Sauce:
- 1 can (10 oz / 284g) red enchilada sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your oven space by heating to 375°F (190°C) and coating a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup crushed Doritos, 1 packet taco seasoning, 2 eggs, ¼ cup milk, and ½ cup shredded cheddar in a large mixing bowl. Blend ingredients gently without overmixing.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the greased dish, using your hands to create an even, compact layer across the bottom.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes, watching for the meat to cook through and develop a light brown surface.
- Carefully remove the casserole and drizzle the entire can of enchilada sauce across the meat layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sauced surface, then generously sprinkle 2 cups of crushed Doritos across the top.
- Return the dish to the oven for 10-12 minutes, waiting until the cheese melts completely and the Doritos transform into a golden, crunchy topping.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the layers settle and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make this dish leaner or vegetarian friendly.
- Crush Doritos roughly to maintain some texture and prevent them from becoming too powdery when baking.
- For a spicier version, choose Spicy Nacho or Flamin’ Hot Doritos instead of the classic flavor.
- Let the casserole rest after baking to help it set and make cutting and serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg