Doritos Nachos are the ultimate game day appetizer, after school snack or even a family-friendly dinner idea! They’re easy to customize and packed with flavor!
Doritos Nachos are a delicious twist on traditional or chicken nachos! Like Italian nachos and Walking Tacos Recipe, they’re a fun alternative!
These Doritos nachos capture all of your favorite savory game day spices in one heaping pile of deliciousness! I think you’re going to love them for a fun spin on the classic tortilla chip nachos.
Doritos Nachos Ingredients and Substitutions
- Doritos – Nacho Cheese Doritos are a classic in this recipe, but feel free to choose your favorite flavor of Doritos! Just be careful about mixing anything too wild with your taco meat.
- Ground Beef – Choose the best ground chuck you can find, as you want tender, soft pieces of taco meat for this Doritos nachos recipe. We generally go with 93/7.
- Taco Seasoning – It’s so easy to make your own taco seasoning, but you can also grab your favorite packet from the grocer.
- Cheese – Purchase a block and freshly shred for the creamiest consistency with the best melt. You can use Cotija cheese, Cheddar, Queso Fresco, Monterey Jack, Manchego, Velveeta or any of your favorites!
- Toppings – Have fun with this part! I’ll list all my favorite topping ideas below.
Variations
Try spicy Doritos, Ranch Doritos, or your favorite!
Use chicken taco meat instead of ground beef.
How to Make Doritos Nachos in Just Five Easy Steps
- Preheat oven. While you’re waiting, cook ground beef and add taco seasoning.
- On a sheetpan or oven-safe plate, add a layer of Doritos.
- Top with drained meat and shredded cheese along with any toppings you wish to be baked.
- Bake 2½ to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Careful not to burn chips.
- Add toppings and serve warm (see below for topping suggestions).
Doritos Nachos Topping Suggestions
More Delicious Ways to Top it Off
- Sour Cream
- Red Onions
- Lettuce
- Candied Jalapeños
- Sliced Fresh Peppers
- Avocado Chunks
- Sliced Banana Peppers
- Radishes
- Cilantro
- Pinto Beans or Black Beans
- Sliced Green Onions
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Shred cheese fresh from a block for best results. The additives in pre-shredded cheese do not allow the cheese to fully melt.
Place chips in a thin layer for the best chip to toppings ratio and repeat with a second layer if you want a large variety of toppings.
Line baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil for easy clean up.
Shortcuts
- Use Rotisserie Chicken
- Cook taco meat ahead of time to save a step – simply reheat it a bit before you add it to the nachos to ensure it’s warm enough when it comes out of the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cotija is a salty, crumbly cheese that is popular in Mexican dishes. It’s a firm, dry cow’s milk cheese that can be crumbled over any of your favorite savory Tex-Mex or Mexican dishes.
Yes, Doritos can go in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Don’t bake too long or they will get too crispy and the powder coating will burn.
Doritos are a flavored tortilla chip – made with a corn chip as the base and coated with a dried cheese seasoning mix.
What to Do with Leftovers
Before reheating these Doritos nachos, remove the cold toppings (crema, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, etc.) from the nachos. Spread them out on a baking sheet and reheat at 275 degrees F for 10-15 minutes to make the chips crispy again.
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Doritos Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 14.5 bag Doritos
- 1 pound lean ground beef or chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add ground beef or chicken and taco seasoning. Brown using a potato masher or spatula to break it up until no pink remains.
- On a sheetpan or oven-safe plate, add a layer of Doritos.
- Top with drained meat and shredded cheese along with any toppings you wish to be baked.
- Bake 2½ to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Careful not to burn chips.
- Add toppings and serve warm (see below for topping suggestions).
Julie’s Tips
Topping Suggestions
- Beans
- Corn
- Avocado
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Green Onion
- Red Pepper
- Jalapeño (or candied jalapeños)
- Banana Peppers
- Radish
- Cojita Cheese
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Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
