Cheesy Dorito Veggie Casserole
A hearty and flavorful veggie casserole with a crunchy Dorito topping.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish For baking the casserole.
- Large Skillet For sautéing the vegetables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced
- 0.5 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup kidney or black beans
- 3 tablespoons Kalamata olives
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 cups Doritos chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups grated Manchego cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Sauté the diced red and yellow bell peppers along with the sliced red onion until they are tender, which should take about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the sweet corn, cooked rice, kidney or black beans, Kalamata olives, salsa, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat everything through.
- In your greased baking dish, layer half of the Doritos chips on the bottom. Then, top with half of the vegetable and rice mixture.
- To make it creamy, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the rice mixture, followed by one cup of grated Manchego cheese.
- Add the remaining vegetable and rice mixture on top of the cream cheese layer, and cover it with the rest of the Doritos and the remaining Manchego cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake it in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is nicely browned and bubbly.
- Once baked, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the layers to set, making it easier to serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an added touch!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the vegetable and rice mixture.