Easy Taco Twist Casserole Recipe
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This Taco Twist Casserole Recipe is a childhood favorite of mine that my mother used to make. Combine pasta, cheese, Doritos, and ground beef with taco seasoning into a casserole, you really can’t go wrong. Putting this into your meal rotation will keep the whole hungry full and happy, plus it’s picky eater approved.
This recipe was first posted in 2015 and updated in 2025.
When life gets busy finding a theme night for dinner sometimes helps to make meal planning a breeze but also let’s face it Taco Tuesday can never go out of style. Mkae this Doritto casserole is one way to change it up from tacos and it’s easy to make. Cheese, Doritos,and pasta it really can’t go wrong. This recipe has been made in my family for 30 years, trust me it’s a keeper!
taco twist recipe Ingredients:
Hamburger– This will be cooked and drained of grease before going into the casserole
Taco Seasoning– You can use a store-bought container, a taco seasoning packet, or homemade taco seasoning to make this recipe.
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How To Make Taco Twist Casserole:
Preheat your oven to 350. Gather up your ingredients.
Start by boiling water for the noodles and start browning your hamburger. I used precooked and frozen ground beef so all I had to do was thaw it.
Take a lot of prep work out of weeknight dinners and precook and freeze your cooked ground beef! Pull and defrost the ground beef from the freezer to put in this recipe for an easy weeknight dinner! (If you aren’t sure how to best do this, check out Freezing Cooked Ground Beef)
Drain grease from the hamburger when cooked.
Add the tomato sauce and taco seasoning to a pan with the cooked ground beef. (I use my own taco seasoning grab the recipe -> here)
After your noodles are done drain them and put them back into the pot.
Add sour cream and 1/2 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese to the noodles in the pan.
Stir until Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese is melted.
Spray a 9X13 pan, spray with nonstick spray. I perfer to use a Pyrex 9X13 with a lid to make storing leftovers easier.
Spread out the noodle mixture out in the bottm of the casserole pan.
Pour the meat sauce mixture over the noodles in the casserole pans.
Top with remaining cheese. If you want you can top with more cheese then what the recipe calls for.
Bake for about 30 minutes.
Crush your Doritos to the top of the casserole.
Remove the casserole pan and top with crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips.
*I have added the Doritos before baking and they brown and are a bit softer. Either way is still delicous.*
Bake for five more minutes.
Remove and serve!
Taco Twist Casserole Recipe Substitutions
You can swap out ingredients or add in extras! There is no wrong way to assemble a casserole!
What To Serve With Taco Twist Casserole
There is no wrong side dish! We often make this with tortilla chips and melted cheese, making easy nachos that picky eaters will love.
How To Store Leftover Taco Twist Casserole
Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
I have never tried to freeze leftovers, as the dish usually disappears by the time everyone eats it the next day.
How To Reheat Taco Twist Casserole
You can reheat this casserole in the microwave on the plate, in the oven in the casserole dish, or on an oven-safe plate.
Taco Tuesday Recipes
Love anything tacos or Taco Tuesday? Check out my collection of recipes made in my own kitchen -> here!! They are perfect for the whole recipe and picky eater approved!
Appetizers: Smoked Queso, Cowboy Caviar, Avocado Mango Salsa, Homemade Guacamole, Refried Bean Dip
Main Dishes: 2 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos, Instant Pot Pork Tacos, Taco Twist Casserole, Blackstone Fajitas, Instant Pot Taco Pasta, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Quesadillas, Carne Asada Street Tacos
Soups: Chicken Taco Soup, Turkey Taco Soup
Side Dishes: Mexican Street Corn
Taco Twist Casserole
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Rotini Pasta
- 1 Pound ground beef
- 15 Ounce Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Ounce Taco Seasoning
- 3 Cups Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350.
- Start out by boiling water for the noodles and start browning your hamburger.
- Drain grease from hamburger when cooked and then add tomato sauce and taco seasoning
- After your noodles are done drain them and put them back in the pot.
- In the noodle, pan add sour cream and 1/2 cup of Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese and mix until Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese is melted.
- In a 9X13 pan spray with nonstick and spread out the noodle mixture.
- Pour the meat sauce mixture over the noodles in the casserole pans.
- Top with remain cheese, you can add more if you want.
- Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Crush your Doritos to the top of the casserole.
- Remove the casserole pan and top with nacho cheese tortilla chips.
- Bake for five minutes.
- Remove and serve!
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I have never commented on a comment before, but I feel compelled to in this case. You may have 30 years of experience in the editing profession, but you’re comment exhibits very few people skills. The blog is about the recipe. Negative, hurtful comments about any other aspect should be kept to yourself. This should be a bully-free zone.
This is a recipe Lizzie, comment on that, and don’t be so rude.
Karen…I love this recipe and enjoyed your commentary.
Lizzie…are you always so critical of a website that is meant to be fun, full of wonderful receipes and experiences? Seems to me that your just searching to be critical.
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I’m going to be making this recipe tomorrow. Looks delicious!
Love the recipe! Lizzie don’t be a Karen!
I cannot understand how you or anyone can be so rude. Are you kidding?? Shame on you. Enjoy the recipes or don’t. Comment only about the recipe!
How dare you throw such nasty comments at her!!! No one cares about who you are or what you do. We care about the recipe and it being shared. Keep your snobbery and negativity to yourself.
Meredith
looks like a great idea.. yummy
Patty, your recipe is one that I plan to use when the family comes to visit. I was a teacher for 35 years and I enjoy getting new recipes and think that Lizzie needs to get a life. Her comment was downright rude and unacceptable.
I totally agree!
I’m definitely going to be trying this recipe. I normally make soft tacos and after awhile, it gets boring. This will be a nice way to spruce up things.
As for Lizzie, her comments could have been given in a much more productive manner. Don’t let it bother you. Everyone will find something to complain about. To Lizzie herself: While I appreciate the dedication you give to your job, sometimes a nice criticism is much more well received than something given in a hateful manner. Congratulations on 30 years in your career, good job! I hope you have many more years doing something you love.
Recipe looks yummy! After you put it all together, you bake at 350 for 5 – 10 minutes?
I’m sorry I didn’t see where it says how long to cook the casserole. Can anyone help please? Sounds great I can’t wait to try . Thank you.
My sisters and I have been trying to get a taco Tuesday setup for a while now. I’ll add this one to our to-do list!
This is right up my alley! It would be perfect for a Taco Tuesday with a twist. Yum!!
This recipe looks so good! We usually do a taco night every few weeks – this would be a great way to mix things up!
It looks and sounds yummy!
This looks like a great, kid (and husband) friendly meal!
This is something the kids will just love! Thanks so much for sharing with Merry Monday.
Cook Time 30 minutes+
This is a great recipe for busy families. I make 2 pounds of taco meat, instead of one pound, for soft tacos. While the meat is cooking I boil the pasta. After dinner I put this Taco Twist casserole together and place it in the refrigerator. A few days later just pull it out and heat in oven. Dinner is essentially made, just add a vegetable side dish. Sometimes I add a can of beans to the taco meat which stretches the meat even further, especially when feeding hungry boys.
This sounds delicious! We have Taco Tuesdays at least once a month and this would make a fun variation. Thanks for sharing. Pinned
I’m sorry Lizzie feels the need to be so selfish and full of herself. It’s ok to be critical without being downright rude. I can only imagine how she treated her students. Not a good visual for me.
My dad is a huge taco fan. it’s his absolute favorite. I’m going to try this on him and see what the verdict is. It may become a staple in the food rotation. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Hey !!!!! I just saw in the 2nd set of directions the length of time you bake it for is 30 Minutes !!! and the recipe looks great! I look forward to giving this a try !!!!
I am making this now. It smells great. I can’t wait to try it. I added jalapeños to mine.
My husband is a really picky eater, but this is a recipe that I think he will like! Can’t wait to give it a try!
It was soooo good. Huge hit with hubby and son