Easy Taco Casserole
Make this taco casserole with Doritos for a delicious and easy meal everyone will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef cooked and crumbled
- 1 (1 ounce packet) taco seasoning about 2 tablespoons
- 2 cups Doritos crushed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 tomatoes diced
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and add the crushed Doritos to the bottom of the pan.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and add taco seasoning as directed on the package. Spread over Dorito layer.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, slowly add in salsa. Spoon over ground beef layer and smooth out evenly.
- Top with 1 ½ cups shredded cheese. Bake at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
- Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and remaining ½ cup cheese.
Notes
- Place Doritos chips in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush up.
- Spray casserole dish with pan release for easier clean up.
- Allow cream cheese come to room temperature, or microwave until soft, for easier blending.
- Refrigerate casserole in a covered container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, cover with foil, and heat in a 350°F oven, or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1998IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 4mg