Here’s a classic, comforting version of Mexican White Trash Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and easy to throw together 🌮🧀
🌮 Mexican White Trash Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese (divided)
- 1 bag (9–10 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
- ½ cup chopped onion (optional)
- ½ cup black beans or corn (optional add-ins)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the meat
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion. Drain excess grease.
Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water (per packet instructions). Simmer 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Make the creamy mixture
In a bowl, mix together:
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
4️⃣ Layer the casserole
- Spread half the crushed Doritos on the bottom.
- Add half the meat mixture.
- Spread half the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle with ¾ cup cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
6️⃣ Rest & serve
Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with:
- Chopped cilantro
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
- Salsa or guacamole
🔥 Variations
- Swap beef for shredded rotisserie chicken
- Use cream of mushroom instead
- Add a layer of refried beans
- Make it spicier with hot Rotel or taco sauce
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A lighter/healthier version
- Or a make-ahead freezer version
