🌮🧀 Mexican White Trash Casserole
Bold, Cheesy, Comfort Food at Its Best
If you’re craving something unapologetically cheesy, crunchy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor, Mexican White Trash Casserole is exactly what you need. This dish is a longtime potluck favorite — the kind of recipe that shows up at family gatherings, game nights, and busy weeknight dinners when everyone wants something warm, filling, and familiar.
With crushed Nacho Doritos, seasoned meat, creamy sauce, and melty cheese, this casserole is all about layers of flavor and texture. It’s not fancy, but it’s wildly satisfying — and sometimes, those are the very best recipes.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Casserole
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Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crunchy
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Uses simple pantry ingredients
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Perfect for potlucks, parties, and family dinners
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Customizable with chicken or beef
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Comfort food that feeds a crowd
🛒 Ingredients
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1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed
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2 cups shredded chicken or cooked ground beef
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby-Jack)
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1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
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½ packet taco seasoning (or more, to taste)
🔪 Prep Tips for Best Results
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Slightly crush Doritos — leave some larger pieces for crunch
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Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor
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Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
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Taste the mixture before baking and adjust seasoning
🍽️ Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Taco Base
In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Cream of chicken soup
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Rotel tomatoes (with juices)
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Sour cream
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Milk
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Taco seasoning
Stir until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the Protein
Fold in the shredded chicken or cooked ground beef until evenly coated.
Step 4: Layer the Casserole
Spread half of the crushed Doritos into the bottom of the baking dish.
Top with:
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The meat mixture
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Half of the shredded cheese
Repeat with remaining Doritos and cheese.