Mexican White Trash Casserole Recipe
A cheesy taco-style casserole made with seasoned ground beef, Doritos, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese soup, milk, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup water
- 1 oz taco seasoning 1 packet
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 10.75 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 10.5 oz Rotel tomatoes undrained
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 14.5 oz Doritos nacho chips lightly crushed, about 4 cups
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Prepare the baking dish.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Brown the ground beef.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
Drain the excess fat.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Season the beef.
- Add the water and taco seasoning to the cooked beef. Stir to combine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
Add the creamy ingredients.
- Add the condensed cheddar cheese soup, undrained Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, and milk to the skillet.
Combine the filling.
- Stir until the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add part of the cheese.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed through the meat mixture.
Create the first chip layer.
- Spread half of the lightly crushed Doritos in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Add the first meat layer.
- Spoon half of the taco beef mixture over the Doritos and spread evenly.
Add the remaining chips.
- Layer the remaining lightly crushed Doritos over the meat mixture.
Add the remaining meat mixture.
- Spoon the remaining taco beef mixture over the second layer of Doritos and spread evenly.
Top with cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is fully melted.
Garnish and serve.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free nacho-style chips instead of regular Doritos.
Verify that the taco seasoning is gluten-free, as some packets may contain wheat-based fillers or anti-caking agents.
Use a gluten-free condensed cheddar cheese soup, or substitute with a homemade gluten-free cheese sauce.
Check that the Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese are labeled gluten-free.
Prepare the casserole with clean utensils, cookware, and surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.
Verify that the taco seasoning is gluten-free, as some packets may contain wheat-based fillers or anti-caking agents.
Use a gluten-free condensed cheddar cheese soup, or substitute with a homemade gluten-free cheese sauce.
Check that the Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese are labeled gluten-free.
Prepare the casserole with clean utensils, cookware, and surfaces to prevent cross-contamination.