Best 8 Nacho Chip Casserole Recipes

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Nacho chip casserole is a staple in many kitchens, a dish that perfectly blends layers of crispy tortilla chips, savory fillings, and melted cheese. With its versatility and ability to accommodate various tastes, it's no wonder this casserole has become a crowd-pleaser. From classic ground beef to vegetarian and even seafood variations, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, this article will guide you through finding the best recipe for your perfect nacho chip casserole.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NACHO CHIP CASSEROLE



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A sure crowd pleaser, this recipe uses nacho cheese tortilla chips, tomatoes with green chile peppers and cream of mushroom soup. And for the finicky eater, you can use cream of celery soup instead. Serve with sour cream, or the toppings of your choice.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) bag nacho-flavor tortilla chips
6 ounces processed cheese food, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste; drain fat. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chile peppers and condensed cream of mushroom soup.
  • Cover the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking dish with nacho-flavor tortilla chips. Pour in the meat mixture. Top with remaining tortilla chips and about 12 slices of processed cheese food, or enough to cover the entire surface of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1145.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

NACHO CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 total servings (8 servings per pan)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada sauce
One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dishes
One 15-ounce bag nacho cheese-flavored chips, such as Doritos
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced black olives
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vegetable oil and flour. Cook, whisking, until it begins to bubble; let it bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, cumin and some salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer while you prepare the meat.
  • For the meat: Brown the ground beef with the garlic and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the fat and stir in the cumin and salt to combine. Stir the meat into the simmering sauce and shut off the heat.
  • For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease one 9-by-13-inch aluminum foil baking dish and one 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Break up the chips by crushing the bag slightly with your hands. Make sure not to over crush the chips; you're looking for pieces, not crumbs. Mix together the cheeses in a medium bowl.
  • Divide a third of the broken chips between the prepared baking dishes. Top each with a quarter of the beef mixture and 2/3 cup of the cheese. Repeat, adding another layer of chips, beef mix and cheese to each. Finish by dividing the remaining chips between the baking dishes. Top each with 2/3 cup cheese.
  • Cover the glass baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until bubbly, another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • For the toppings: Top the cooked casserole with the shredded romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, sour cream and sliced black olives and green onions before serving.
  • Allow the aluminum foil baking dish to cool completely while the other is baking. Once cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Transfer to the freezer.
  • To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap the baking dish and re-cover with foil. Bake, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with another batch of the toppings.

NACHO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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"My fiance never tires of this cheesy Southwestern dish," notes Caroline Nielsen from Wausau, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cubed cooked chicken
3/4 cup crushed nacho tortilla chips
2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses; stir half into the chicken mixture., Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MEXICAN CHIP CASSEROLE



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This satisfying casserole relies on convenient packaged ingredients to create an entree with savory Southwestern flair. There's nothing tricky about the preparation, and I have time to set the table while it's in the oven. -Doris Heath Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 to 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Add soup, corn and chilies; mix well. , In an ungreased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, layer meat mixture, chips and sauce; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 36g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BEEF NACHO CASSEROLE



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A simple meal to whip up in less than an hour that even the kids are sure to love. Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, tortilla chips and cheese are baked under a layer of Colby cheese. Monterey Jack is also good in place of the Colby cheese.

Provided by LUNCH*LADY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¾ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Drain grease. Remove from the heat, and stir the salsa, corn, mayonnaise and chili powder into the beef. In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer the ground beef mixture, tortilla chips and cheese twice, ending with cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes uncovered in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and dish is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1127.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

TORTILLA CHIP CASSEROLE



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My mom used to make this for us all the time when I was growing up. It is one of the first recipes I made by myself--easy and tasty.

Provided by Amber Dawn

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package tortilla chips
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups cooked chicken, , chunked
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Caot a 1 1/2 to 3 quart casserole with nonstick spray.
  • Saute onion in butter until transparent; add tomato sauce, chilies, oregano and salt.
  • Simmer sauce, uncovered for 10 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Layer in the casserole dish, in order, half the following: tortilla chips, jack cheese, chicken and sauce.
  • Repeat with the other half of each.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and spread sour cream over top; wreath with grated cheese.
  • Broil just until cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.9, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 1361.2, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.2

TORTILLA CHIP CASSEROLE



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This is a versatile dinner. Nothing gourmet - just cheap, fast and easy. You can substitute what you have on hand. Don't have kidney beans- I have use cannellini beans or black beans. Only have a ½ pound of ground beef- that works too- just add an extra can of beans. My family loves this.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
15 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups tortilla chips
1 -2 cup shredded cheese (mexican blend or cheddar)
shredded lettuce (optional)
sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef until done and drain.
  • Combine beans, seasonings, and tomato sauce in the skillet with the meat.
  • Stir and simmer it for a few minutes.
  • When hot, place in a 9" by 13" pan.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and top with tortilla chips.
  • Push some of the chips down into the meat mixture (but not all the chips as they will get soggy).
  • Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • We like to serve ours on a bed of lettuce. topped with salsa and sour cream.

LOADED NACHO CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This Loaded Nacho Casserole is the perfect dinner, the whole family is going to love. It's quick, delicious, and a great way to use all those leftovers.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef (lean)
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 14 ounce diced tomatoes (do not drain)
15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
15 ounces pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
11 ounces corn (drained)
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 ounces diced green chilis
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
10 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onions, and peppers over medium high heat until meat is not longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce, chilis, and taco seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes (the mixture will be kind of thin).
  • Spray a 9x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Layer half of the tortilla chips in the bottom (I kind of crushed them with my hands after placing them in the pan) and top with half of the meat mixture.
  • Repeat layers and then top with shredded cheese
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese the melted and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 856 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortilla chips. Sturdy chips that won't break easily are best. You can use any flavor you like, but classic salted or plain tortilla chips are a good option.
  • Layer the ingredients evenly. This will help ensure that each bite has a good balance of flavors and textures.
  • Don't over-bake the casserole. The chips should be softened but still have a little bit of a crunch. Over-baking will make them soggy.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld and the casserole will be easier to cut and serve.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include guacamole, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, and diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Nacho chip casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover tortilla chips and other ingredients, and it can be customized to your own liking. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, nacho chip casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give nacho chip casserole a try!

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