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They will soften in the oven, just like they do in migas or chilaquiles, and you’ll find some in every bite thanks to the layering technique. I like to keep them in relatively large chunks too so you’ll have substantial seasoned tortilla pieces.

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Dorito’s Nacho Cheese – I use the Nacho Cheese variety, but feel free to experiment with your favorite.Canned Condensed Cream Of Mushroom Soup.

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I love the texture of the little bits of mushroom, plus the subtle earthy flavor. The soup thickens and adds a luscious quality to the filling in this Doritos casserole, which is precisely why so many of our favorite casseroles utilize this magical canned good.

Sour Cream – adds a little tang and extra body to the dish, and cream of mushroom soup.

I also like that my casserole ends up a little more tomato-y, since the actual quantity of tomatoes will be more than in a single can of Rotel.

Some recipes make this Dorito casserole with Rotel tomatoes, but they’re seasoned with “secret spices” in addition to green chilies and I’d rather control the flavors myself with the not-so-secret ingredients in taco seasoning.

Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes – I like plain, petite diced tomatoes in this recipe so there are lots of tiny pieces throughout the filling.

Many home cooks even make their own mix, to control the salt and adjust the flavor to their own liking, and you’ll need about 4 tablespoons of homemade to substitute here.

I always keep extra on hand at my house too because it makes a great “sprinkle” for popcorn, nuts, and fries, or an easy mix-in to some mayo and sour cream for a quick taco salad dressing.

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Mild Taco Seasoning – This is such a great time saver since they’re full of onions, chili powder, cumin, and other spices you’d have to measure (maybe even buy) separately.Onion – Either yellow or white will work.You’ll have some excess oil to remove after browning it with the onions, but the beef will be flavorful enough to hold its own in the rest of the casserole. Ground Beef – My version’s made with beef – ground chuck or another cut of meat with an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio.Try a few more of my favorite recipes that use this fabulous ingredient next! Over the last several decades, the always dependable and infinitely creative home chefs have developed many recipes to incorporate these “little golden things” (from their original name of Doridatos) into everything from burgers and “bombs” to breading and “bakes,” and this easy casserole showcases them in an epic fashion. Tortilla chips are great, but there’s nothing quite like Doritos, those thin crispy chips dusted with cheese, spicy peppers, or ranch dressing!ĭid you know Doritos descended onto supermarket shelves the same year Captain Kirk was “beamed up” to the Enterprise? (That was 1966, by the way, when Southern Living also hit the printer.) I always thought that the Starfleet logo looked a lot like one of my favorite, cheese-crusted snack foods! Let cool 5 minutes. Top with fresh Pico de Gallo (optional) then serve.My Dorito casserole is a hearty beef casserole with delicious layers of flavorful Dorito and lots of cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes until tots are nice and golden.Spread evenly in a 9 x 13 pan and top with shredded cheese.

The beans should be all through the meat as they give the casserole structure. Add corn, tomatoes, and refried beans and stir to combine.When no red meat remains, add spices and cooked vegetables to the pan.Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking up the larger chunks as it cooks.Add garlic to pan and sauté for a few more minutes.Sauté for 5 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. While the tots are baking, add onions and pepper to a large frying pan along with a tbsp of olive oil.If baking from frozen, do not pre-bake the Tater Tots but add 10-15 minutes extra cooking time. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375 F. Pre-heat oven to 425 F and bake tater tots on a parchment covered baking sheet for 10 minutes.