Creamy Taco Rice Casserole with Crunchy Dorito Topping
This Creamy Taco Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Made with seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, a creamy cheese sauce, and topped with crunchy crushed Doritos, it’s an easy family-friendly casserole perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 MINUTES
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: MEXICAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
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Casserole
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dorito Topping
- 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional Garnishes
- Green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in taco seasoning and drained Rotel tomatoes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in cooked rice, black beans, corn, and 2 cups shredded cheese.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Combine crushed Doritos and melted butter.
- Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle Dorito mixture evenly over top.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, sour cream, or your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Cool Ranch Doritos can be substituted for Nacho Cheese Doritos.
- Ground turkey or chicken works well in place of beef.
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze without the Dorito topping for up to 3 months.