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Easy Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole

This easy casserole features ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes and green chilies, tortilla chips, and cheddar cheese. It's a simple and satisfying dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Lightly toasting the tortilla chips and draining the tomatoes are key to preventing sogginess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and drained diced tomatoes and green chilies. Stir until well combined.
  4. Spread half of the crushed and toasted tortilla chips in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour the beef mixture over the chips.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
  7. Top with the remaining crushed tortilla chips and the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, lightly toast the crushed tortilla chips in a dry skillet before layering to prevent sogginess. Drain the diced tomatoes and green chilies slightly to remove excess liquid. Using freshly shredded cheddar cheese from a block will result in a smoother melt. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.