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Doritos Nacho Bake

Doritos Nacho Bake is a twist on traditional nachos that your whole family will devour! It's quick and easy to prepare and especially great for those on a tight budget!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword budget friendly, cheap eats, Crowd Pleaser, kid friendly, quick and easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Calories 558kcal
Cost $10

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Ground Beef
  • 15 oz bag of Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Shredded Cheese
  • 1 small White Onion
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • Taco Seasoning Use store bought or see homemade recipe below.
  • Additional Toppings: Sour Cream, Green Onions, Jalapeno, Avocado, Corn, Beans

Homemade Taco Seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin
  • Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add beef to stovetop skillet and cook on medium heat.
  • Dice white onion and add to beef.
  • Meanwhile, prepare any additional toppings desired while beef is cooking.
  • Once beef has cooked, drain, add Taco Seasoning, and 1/4 cup of water.
  • Continue to heat beef and taco seasoning on medium heat until water has reduced and beef is seasoned.
  • Layer bottom of 9x13 baking dish with Doritos.
  • Add seasoned beef on top of Doritos.
  • Add shredded cheese on top of beef.
  • Bake in oven for 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven, add tomatoes, and any additional desired toppings, and serve!