Mexican Casserole For Gavin Recipe

This cheesy, crunchy Mexican casserole is a family favorite! Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy Velveeta, crunchy Doritos, and zesty Rotel create a flavor explosion that kids and adults will love. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1034.3 kcal
Protein 116g
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Ingredients for Mexican Casserole For Gavin

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (13 ounce) bag Doritos Nacho Cheese flavored tortilla chips, crushed
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 1/4 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • salt and pepper, to taste

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How to Make Mexican Casserole For Gavin

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Spread one (15 ounce) can of refried beans evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Top the beans with half a bag (approximately 6 ounces) of crushed Doritos.
  5. Layer the cooked beef and onion mixture over the Doritos.
  6. Crumble 8 ounces of Velveeta cheese over the meat.
  7. Top with the remaining crushed Doritos.
  8. In a small bowl, combine one (10 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained, with 10.75 ounces (about 1 1/4 cans) of condensed cream of chicken soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  9. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

124g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Casserole For Gavin?

Mexican Casserole For Gavin takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Casserole For Gavin?

Mexican Casserole For Gavin has approximately 1034.3 calories per serving, with about 116 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 100 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Casserole For Gavin?

The key ingredients for Mexican Casserole For Gavin are Ground Beef, Onion, Ranch Style Beans, Plain Doritos, Velveeta Cheese, Rotel. See the full list with measurements above.

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