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Nacho casserole is earth-shatteringly good. You should probably make it today!
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I have some breaking news to share with y’all. Like, this is earth-shatteringly important, so take a seat.
Ready?
I have just realized that I am a taco meat hoarder.
It’s okay. Don’t be afraid. I’m already researching treatment programs. I can change.
It’s just that hoarding taco meat is kind of my favorite thing to do. We have taco night quite a bit, because tacos. Always and forever.
So, I just make double or triple the amount of taco meat we need. I mean, why not? Taco meat will get eaten in this house, no question.
I use it in burrito bowls or taco salads or to make a quick chili or whatever. I just throw my taco meat on errthang.
Well, the other day I decided on nachos. But then I decided I wanted to eat my nachos with a fork. And then I thought about my Doritos chicken casserole that I’m kind of obsessed with.
So, I grabbed my Doritos and realized that I only had a half bag. So, I grabbed my Tostitos and realized I only had a half bag.
I married the two, because that’s the kind of recipe this is. Easy and versatile. You can use whatever you’ve got hanging out in your pantry!
I crushed up the chips, I topped them with some sour cream and Ro*Tel, I added some taco meat, and I sprinkled on cheese. Then I repeated the layers, because now we have a Doritos lasagna, which is exactly what America needed.
You guys, this is such an easy meal. You could totally use ground turkey instead of ground beef, but seriously. You’re eating a bag of chips for dinner, so health-ifying this recipe is kind of not happening. Just embrace the trashiness of the dish and let loose a little. I promise you’ll be okay.
Don’t forget to sprinkle the top with cilantro, because my doctor told me that the little green flecks cancel out the Doritos. True story! And drizzling on some homemade taco sauce would be a fab idea!
And, since you cancelled out the Doritos, you totally have room for some Nutella brownies. I mean, that’s how it works, right?
Check out my chicken enchilada casserole and fried tacos too!
This Nacho Casserole recipe originally appeared on Food Fanatic.
Gary says
Proportions were perfect for the 2 of us. We froze the second half and reheated it after defrosted. It was just as yummy! We topped both meals with sliced jalapeño rings which browned with the cheese. Fresh olives and avocado and we were in heaven! Thanks for posting.
Karly says
Thanks for sharing, Gary!
Bruce Nemirow says
This was delicious but I found the proportions a little off.
i essentially doubled the recipe which worked in a traditional 9×13 baking dish. With about 2 1/2 bounds of meat, double the Ro-Tel and sour cream etc the dish was filled perfectly. I added diced onion for additional flavor along with Mexican cheese mixture. One more note–I used one packet of Taco seasoning which seemed to be perfect despite nearly doubling all other ingredients. Baking time, of course, was longer.
Kris says
Holy deliciousness! I will definitely make this again. I did add some leftover beans and rice from a meal out a few days back, but otherwise followed the recipe. My family ate the entire 13 x 9 in one meal.
Emily @ Life on Food says
Nachos are the best. I could eat them every day. I love this casserole. I would probably eat half of it all on my own.
Kathleen @ yummy crumble says
For America! I adore trashy food 🙂 but I need to be careful. I sometimes wonder how foreigners can live without this stuff. So sad…
Shinee says
Oh my gosh, I love it, I want the whole casserole, please!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Nacho casserole?! Sooooo down with this!!!!!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
I love meals like this. So easy and so good. I’ll give this a try this week.
Jess Knight says
Anything nachos [or Mexican, for that matter] and I’m game. This looks astounding! Pinned this recipe 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Taco meat hoarder, haha!!! I do the same!! This casserole looks awesome!
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
The Mexican Wave has hit my taste buds. Totally making this ASAP!