Best Mexican Casserole is one of our family’s favorite casseroles. My friend Sandra gave me this recipe and my boys make it a lot. They would make it for their friends and for their families now.

The base of this casserole is crushed Doritos. Yes, that is right, you use a 1/2 bag of crushed Doritos. 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Best Mexican Casserole?

• Doritos
• Ground beef
• salt & pepper
• Onion or dried onion flakes
• Ranch style beans
• Grated cheese
• Cream mushroom soup
• Milk
• Rotel 

How Do I Make Best Mexican Casserole?

• Layer a baking pan with crushed Doritos.
• Brown hamburger in a large skillet with some salt, pepper, and onion.
• Place the cooked meat mixture on top of the Doritos.
• Add the beans on top.
• Then add the cheese on top of the meat.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the mushroom soup, milk, and the Rotel.
• Next, pour the soup mixture over the hamburger and meat.
• Bake at 350 degrees or until the mixture is warm and bubbly and heated throughout.

Tips and Tricks For Best Mexican Casserole:

• You can put the beans or the hamburger in first, it really doesn’t matter, just whatever you prefer.
• We use sharp or cheddar cheese, but you can choose any flavor that you want.

This casserole comes together very quickly so I make it  a lot when I am short on time, but need some dinner quickly.

One of my granddaughters is a very picky eater, and guess what, she loves this casserole. 

I challenge you to try it today and make your family happy.

Other Mexican Dishes That you May Want to Try:

Cheesy Mexican Casserole

Chicken Enchiladas

Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Find a Mexican Dessert Here:

Tres Leches Cake

Fried Ice Cream Bars

Churro Cupcakes

Yield: 8 people

Best Mexican Casserole

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Best Mexican Casserole is another one of our family favorite recipes. The secret ingredient is a base of Doritos. Kids love it!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 bag Doritos, crushed
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion or 1 1/2 Tablespoons dried onion
• 2 (15 ounce) cans Ranch style beans, with the juice (regular)
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream mushroom soup
• 1 soup can milk
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel regular or medium

Instructions

1. Layer a 9" X 13" baking pan with crushed Doritos.
2. Brown hamburger in a large skillet, add salt, pepper, and onion.
3. Place the cooked meat mixture on top of the Doritos.
4. Add the beans on top, (or it really doesn't matter whether you put the beans and then the meat).
5. Then add the cheese on top of the meat.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat the mushroom soup, milk, and the Rotel.
7. Next, pour the soup mixture over the hamburger and meat.
8. Bake at 350 degrees or until the mixture is warm and bubbly and heated throughout.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 435Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 101mgSodium 1001mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 1gSugar 6gProtein 31g