This Doritos Taco Casserole recipe is layers of seasoned ground beef, Doritos, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato and catalina dressing! A huge family favorite! A FUN TACO SALAD CASSEROLE This Doritos Taco Casserole is always a huge hit no matter where I take it. It is layers of flavorful goodness that no one can resist. It Is easily customizable to your family’s tastes. I promise though that wherever you take this casserole, you will come home with an empty dish! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What toppings can I add? I go crazy with toppings on this because I love it all. I definitely put a dollop of sour cream on top. I also love sliced jalapeños, guacamole and salsa! What’s the best way to serve this – with or without toppings? If you’d like, you can have your family to add their own toppings. Put the shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, etc. in bowls and everyone can add their favorites! Or, if everybody prefers the same toppings, add the toppings before scooping and serving. What other dressing options do I have? Instead of Catalina dressing, you can substitute with Russian or French dressing. Or you can also skip the dressing altogether and just drizzle a little taco sauce or salsa on top. Can I use different meat? Sure. Ground beef can be swapped for ground chicken or ground turkey. Impossible meat could also be used. This is also really delicious if made with my Crock Pot Taco Meat. What else can I add? Drained canned black beans or pinto beans can be added. If not eating it all in one sitting, I would wait to add the lettuce, tomatoes and cheese on top so it doesn’t get all soggy or gross. Can I use different chips? You could totally make this with Cool Ranch Doritos if you like that flavor or even the spicy Doritos. What do I do with leftover Dorito Taco Casserole? INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST) ground beef– check out the FAQ section above for other meat ideas to try diced onion taco seasoning– use storebought or make your won homemade Taco Seasoning water cream of chicken soup– this adds creaminess to the casserole. If you don’t have any on hand, you can make your own cream of chicken soup, or just omit it altogether. shredded cheddar cheese shredded monterey jack cheese Doritos- I used Nacho Cheese chips, but you can use the Cooler Ranch Doritos. Feel free to crush these up very finely if that makes it easier to eat.  tomato lettuce Catalina dressing HOW TO MAKE DORITOS TACO CASSEROLE: Brown beef and onion in skillet, drain off any fat. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Turn off heat. Then stir in cream of chicken soup. Preheat oven to 350f degrees. In a 9×13-inch pan, layer ingredients as listed: crushed Doritos, taco meat and about 2/3 of the shredded cheese.  Bake for 15 minutes (until cheese is fully melted) Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and remaining shredded cheese. Drizzle with Catalina dressing. Serve with any of your additional favorite taco toppings. Cook’s Note: You can skip adding the lettuce, tomato, cheese and Catalina dressing topping and just put them in some serving bowls and let everyone top the casserole how they like. WANT MORE RECIPES? Taco Pasta Salad Doritos Taco Salad Walking Tacos Taco Rice Crock Pot Taco Soup Taco Bubble Up Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Originally published: November 2017Updated photos and republished: September 2024 Print Doritos Taco Casserole This Doritos Taco Casserole recipe is layers of seasoned ground beef, Doritos, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato and catalina dressing! A huge family favorite! Course Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 35 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 963kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 pound ground beef½ cup diced onion1 packet taco seasoning⅔ cup water10.75 ounce can cream of chicken soup8 ounce package shredded cheddar cheese8 ounce package shredded Monterey Jack cheese10.5 ounce bag Doritos, crushed1 tomato, finely diced1 head Romaine or iceberg lettuce, finely shredded16 ounce bottle Catalina dressingadditional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños, sliced olives InstructionsBrown beef and onion in skillet, drain off any fat. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in cream of chicken soup until combined well. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. In a 9 x 13-inch pan, layer ingredients as listed: crushed Doritos, taco meat and 2/3 of the shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes (until cheese is fully melted) Remove from oven and top with finely shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and remaining shredded cheese. Drizzle with Catalina dressing. Serve with any of your additional favorite taco toppings. Video Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 963kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 64g | Sodium: 1719mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g