Description
Whipping up Mexican white trash casserole means diving into a hearty, cheesy dream that brings pure comfort to your dinner table. Packed with simple ingredients and bold flavors, this casserole delivers a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or ground beef
Cheese and Chips:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 bag nacho cheese Doritos
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a steady 350°F, creating the perfect warm environment for this cheesy casserole.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and blend 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can undrained Rotel tomatoes, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, and ½ packet taco seasoning until smooth.
- Fold 2 cups of shredded chicken or browned ground beef into the creamy mixture, ensuring every morsel gets thoroughly coated.
- Incorporate 1½ cups of shredded cheese into the mixture, stirring until everything connects beautifully.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating, then scatter half of your crushed Doritos across the bottom.
- Carefully spread the entire chicken and cheese mixture over the first Doritos layer, creating an even distribution.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Doritos across the top, then crown the casserole with the final ½ cup of cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and slide into the 350°F oven for 25 minutes of gentle cooking.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble with cheesy excitement.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, letting flavors settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Swap ground beef or chicken for a vegetarian option by using black beans or plant-based protein crumbles to keep the casserole hearty and satisfying.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream of chicken soup, reduced-fat cheese, and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes, and adjust the taco seasoning to match your preferred spice tolerance.
- Crush Doritos just before adding to the casserole to keep them crisp and prevent soggy layers that can make the dish less appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg