White Trash Casserole with Doritos Recipe
White Trash Casserole with Doritos is a hearty, cheesy, and flavorful layered casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, all combined with creamy mushroom soup and sour cream, topped with crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos and melted Mexican cheese blend. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for casual dinners and game-day meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Cream Mixture
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Cheese and Topping
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 large bag (9.25 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced green onions
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef along with the finely diced onion and minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Add Seasoning and Veggies: Stir in the taco seasoning, drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn kernels, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, mixing until smooth and well combined for a creamy texture.
- Layer the Casserole: Begin layering by spreading half of the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Next, spread half of the creamy mushroom soup and sour cream mixture evenly over the meat. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend over this layer, then cover with half of the crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process starting with the remaining meat mixture, followed by the remaining cream mixture, then the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Finish by topping with the remaining crushed Doritos.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. This helps to heat the casserole evenly and melt the cheese.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the top to crisp up slightly and the cheese to brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set before serving. Garnish with optional sliced green onions, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, or diced tomatoes to add freshness and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Ensure to drain excess fat from the cooked ground beef to keep the casserole from being too oily.
- Lightly crushing the Doritos before layering helps distribute the crunchy texture throughout the casserole.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving allows it to set and makes serving easier.
- You can customize garnishes based on preference or availability, such as adding jalapeños for extra heat.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based protein and ensure taco seasoning is vegetarian-friendly.
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