Doritos Taco Hash Brown Casserole
A crunchy, cheesy, and slightly spicy casserole that combines the flavors of taco night with the fun crunch of Doritos. Perfect for busy nights and feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen hash browns Shredded or diced both work
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning Or your favorite homemade blend
- 1 can Rotel or diced tomatoes with green chiles Optional but recommended
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Mexican blend, or pepper jack
- 1 small onion, diced Optional
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Cooking spray or oil For greasing the dish
- as needed Doritos Nacho Cheese is classic, but spicy works too
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brown the meat in a skillet. If using onion, cook it with the meat. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Add Rotel if using and let it simmer for a minute.
- In a large bowl, mix the frozen hash browns, sour cream, about half the cheese, and a little salt and pepper. Fold in the taco meat.
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
Baking
- Bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly with slightly golden edges.
- In the last 5 to 10 minutes, crush Doritos and sprinkle them on top. Pop it back in the oven just long enough to warm and lightly toast the chips.
Notes
For storage, keep leftovers in a tight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for better texture. If freezing, wrap well without Doritos, and bake later, adding fresh chips before serving.