Doritos Casserole – Updated
26 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Casseroles Tags: casseroles, mexican
On the 11th of May I posted a recipe for Dorito Casserole. The other day, looking in my pantry for inspiration on what to make for supper, I spied a bag of Nacho flavored Doritos and recalled this recipe. Decided to give it a try. As I usually do the first time I make a new recipe, I followed the recipe exactly. As I was making the casserole several questions came to mind that were not answered in the recipe. The first thing was that the recipe did not state what flavor of Doritos to use. I had nacho cheese flavored and since this is a 1977 recipe and nacho cheese was the first Dorito flavor I decided that was probably going to work. I think it worked great and the nacho flavor definitely went with the other flavors. The recipe also did not state whether the Doritos were to be crushed or left whole. I decided to go with whole and again I think that was the right decision. The amount wasn’t stated so I poured some into my baking dish so that the bottom was completely covered. Then I used 1/2 of the soup and meat mixture, put another layer of the chips and then the remaining 1/2 of the soup and meat. Lastly, the amount of cheese to use was not stated so I used what I had, Monterey Jack shredded and put on plenty (I really like cheese!) I baked for 25 minutes until it looked hot and bubbly and then served with shredded lettuce, sour cream and some chopped tomatoes I decided to add.
I was very pleased with the way the casserole turned out. I thought the flavor was really good and it was definitely different that other casseroles I have had. I think the only change I would make when I make it again is to add some sliced black olives, simply because I like them in Mexican food. It was easy to make and took very little time and leftovers heated up will the next day. Overall I am giving this recipe a definite thumbs up and will be making it again!
May 25 Thought For The Day
25 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
May 24 Thought For The Day
24 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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Thought for today speaks for itself!
Zucchini Bread
24 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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There are many good recipes around for zucchini bread and this is the one I have used for years and have had very good luck with. As anyone who has a garden and grows zucchini knows, at harvest time you need lots of good recipes for using it all up. Friends, for some reason, stop answering their door when they see you coming, afraid you have more zucchini for them. This bread freezes very well and it is nice to be able to thaw it out for a winter treat. I also freeze grated zucchini in 2 cup containers so I can mix up a batch whenever the mood strikes.
May 23 Thought For The Day
22 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right.
May 22 Thought For The Day
22 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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Always laugh when you can. It’s cheaper than medicine.
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Mexican Stuffed Shells
22 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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Pasta with a different slant! This is another recipe from The Way to His Heart. I love pasta and love Italian food but this recipe is really nice change of pace!
May 21 Thought For The Day
21 May 2012 Leave a Comment
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These days I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter. I go somewhere to get something….then wonder what I’m here after!
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King Ranch Chicken
21 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Casseroles Tags: casseroles, chicken
I seem to be on a Mexican food kick lately, but every time I look through my recipes to see what I want to post next, it’s the Mexican food recipes that catch my eye. This is a recipe I have been making for years and it has always gotten rave reviews.
Homemade Flour Tortillas
20 May 2012 Leave a Comment
I really like to make my own seasonings, condiments and to use as little prepared foods as possible. There is always so much sodium and so many chemicals in prepared foods. And yes, I know that flavor enhancers, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup and lots of things I don’t even know what they are, all make foods last longer, taste better?, and look better but I really don’t want them in my foods! I prefer to know what is in my food. However I never considered making my own tortillas. I figured they were probably difficult to make and very time-consuming, but guess what? According to this recipe they aren’t difficult at all and I’m definitely going to give them a try. I would love to hear from you if you try this recipe and have your opinion.
