The ultimate family-pleasing dinner mashup! Crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos are layered with perfectly seasoned taco meat, creamy warm queso, and melted sharp cheddar cheese, finished with all your favorite fresh taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
- Servings: 6–8 people
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 large bag (approx. 9.25 oz): Nacho Cheese Doritos (slightly crushed)
- 1.5 lbs: Ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz): McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 3/4 cup: Water (for the taco seasoning)
- 1 jar (15 oz): Tostitos Salsa Con Queso (medium or mild liquid cheese sauce)
- 1 bag (8 oz / 2 cups): Kraft Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Optional Toppings for Garnish: Daisy Sour Cream, chunky salsa, sliced green onions, or diced tomatoes
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a standard 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the Taco Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned and crumbled (about 6–8 minutes). Drain off any excess fat.
- Season the Beef: Turn the heat down to medium-low. Stir in the packet of McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix and 3/4 cup of water. Let it simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat beautifully. Remove from heat.
- Layer the Crunch Base: Empty the bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos into your hands, crush them gently so they are broken but not powder, and spread them into an even layer across the bottom of the prepared glass dish.
- Add Meat & Queso: Carefully pour the warm, seasoned taco meat evenly across the layer of crushed Doritos. Open your jar of Tostitos Salsa Con Queso and pour it generously in thick lines over the top of the beef layer.
- Top with Cheddar: Evenly sprinkle the 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the entire casserole to form a thick cheese blanket.
- Bake to Melt: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese layer is completely melted, hot, and bubbling aggressively around the edges.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with a scatter of fresh sliced green onions and dollops of salsa. Cut into squares and serve hot with a side of cold sour cream!