A creamy, cheesy, crunchy, family-friendly comfort dish that always steals the spotlight!
If you love easy dump-and-bake dinners packed with bold Mexican flavors, this Mexican White Trash Casserole is guaranteed to become a weekly favorite. With layers of crushed Nacho Doritos, tender chicken or beef, creamy soup, melty cheese, and Rotel tomatoes, every bite is rich, gooey, and irresistibly satisfying.
Best of all? It takes only a few minutes to assemble and is almost impossible to mess up. Whether you’re feeding a crowd, cooking for picky eaters, or need a no-fuss weeknight meal, this casserole always delivers.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Casserole
Ultra-easy: Just mix, layer, and bake
Super creamy and cheesy
Great for meal prep and potlucks
Budget-friendly
Customizable: Use chicken, beef, or turkey
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed
2 cups shredded chicken or ground beef (cooked)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or your favorite)
1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 package taco seasoning (use more if you like strong flavor)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Doritos Layer
Crush the Doritos inside the bag or with a rolling pin.
Spread half of the crushed chips evenly across the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Make the Creamy Filling
In a large bowl, mix together:
cooked chicken or beef
cream of chicken soup
Rotel
milk
sour cream
taco seasoning
1 cup of shredded cheese
Stir until everything becomes creamy and well-combined.
4. Layer the Casserole
Pour the filling mixture over the Doritos base and spread evenly.
Top with the remaining crushed Doritos.
Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese over the top.
5. Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
6. Serve
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy warm!
Tips & Variations
🌶️ Spicy Version:
Use spicy Doritos, add jalapeños, or add a dash of hot sauce.
🫘 Add Veggies:
Black beans, corn, chopped bell peppers, or onions make it heartier.
🍗 Protein Options:
Rotisserie chicken
Leftover taco beef
Turkey or pork
🧀 Cheese Boost:
Top with extra cheddar or pepper jack for maximum gooeyness.
How to Store
Refrigerator: 3–4 days in an airtight container
Freeze: Up to 2 months (assemble but don’t bake)
Reheat: 350°F for 10–15 minutes or microwave single portions