White Trash Casserole with Doritos Recipe
White Trash Casserole with Doritos is a hearty, flavorful layered dish combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and a creamy mushroom mixture, topped with crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos and melted Mexican cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for casual family dinners or game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 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). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet or pan over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef along with the finely diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Seasoning and Vegetables: Stir in the taco seasoning, drained black beans, drained corn kernels, and diced tomatoes with green chilies into the cooked meat mixture. Let this simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to combine the flavors well.
- Mix Creamy Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth and well blended. This mixture will add creaminess to the casserole layers.
- Assemble the Layers: Begin layering the casserole in your prepared baking dish with half of the meat mixture first. Spread half of the cream of mushroom and sour cream mixture over the meat. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese on top, followed by half of the lightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining meat mixture, the rest of the cream mixture, the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, and finally the remaining crushed Doritos on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set. Serve warm, garnished with optional sliced green onions, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and diced tomatoes as desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding jalapenos or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- Substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a dairy-free alternative to make it lactose-free.
- Use gluten-free taco seasoning and soups to adapt for gluten-free diets.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it set and makes it easier to cut.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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