Easy Cheesy Taco Pie With Doritos

If you’re a fan of tacos and looking for a creative twist on the classic dish, then you’ll love this recipe for taco pie with Doritos. This savory and satisfying pie is loaded with all the flavors you know and love from traditional tacos, but with an added crunch and a fun, pie-like presentation.

It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, game day gathering, or any occasion where you want to serve up something delicious and a little bit different. So grab a bag of Doritos and let’s get cooking!

Rich and hearty Cheesy Dorito pie is a delicious cheat dinner. It features a canned Cresent roll dough crust, and a yummy Mexican style ground beef filling.

A lot of the ingredients you probably already have in your cupboards or fridge. If something is missing, this Mexican style pie is easy to flex with what you have on hand. I added some notes into our recipe card on substitutions and ways to avoid that trip to the store you probably don’t want to make. 🙂

The cresent roll crust is so easy. Just roll the dough and fit it into your pie plate. Cresent roll pie crusts are not only very easy. They taste great too.

Taco Pie with Doritos

Taco Tuesday is all about celebrating beloved Mexican dishes. Taco Tuesday has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years. It’s a fun and festive way to enjoy a delicious meal from Mexican cuisine with friends and family.

It’s a great opportunity to try new variations of tacos or experiment with different recipes like this one that are not tacos but are still delicious and offer a fun blend of Mexican flavors.

Even though taco pie with Doritos is not a classic taco, it is still a fitting addition to the menu. Add it to your Taco Tuesday meals and enjoy this taco-inspired dish.

Taco pie with Doritos is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos that is sure to please your taste buds.

Taco Pie With Doritos Recipe Notes:

This easy Dorito taco bake is loaded with flavor, proteins and carbs. Customize it to your liking with different add ins to the recipe, various toppings, salsa and side dishes.

Substitutions and Add in Ideas:

To add more food value to Dorito pie recipes, try ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. Add diced peppers, onions, black beans, corn or diced tomatoes to the filling for more nutrition, flavors and textures.

Or Change this taco pie with Doritos into a new flavorful meal by simply using a different variety of Doritos, such as spicy nacho or cool ranch.

Can you make this recipe without a dough crust?

You can make taco pie with Doritos without the crust and reduce the carbs by a considerable amount. Omit the crescent dough crust if you like. It will be more like a fractured chip casserole rather than a crusty pie, but still delicious.

No cresent roll dough handy? Try our Coconut oil blind baked pie crust recipe OR our sourdough pie crust recipe. They are both excellent choices for this meal and easy to whip together.

To make this recipe crustless:

• Crush half of the Doritos and press them into the oiled pie plate.
• Spoon the beef layer over the chips.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cheeses over the meat layer.
• Top with remaining cheese and bake.

Sides For Taco Pie:

Taco pie with Doritos is a hearty and flavorful main dish. It pairs well with a variety of sides and toppings. Here are a few ideas:

• Guacamole: This creamy and flavorful dip made with avocado, lime, and cilantro is the perfect accompaniment to taco pie. You can serve it alongside the pie or spoon it directly on top for an extra burst of flavor.
• Salsa: A fresh and spicy salsa is another great choice to serve with taco pie. You can use store-bought salsa or make your own with diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and lime juice. Here’s our recipe for a quick blender salsa and here’s an interesting cucumber salsa that would be good with this recipe.
• Salad: our simple spinach Avocado salad with a tangy vinaigrette is a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the pie. It includes toppings like sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, or crumbled cheese to the salad for added texture and flavor.
• Rice: A side of fluffy white or brown rice is a classic choice to pair with Mexican-inspired dishes like taco pie. Our brown rice-Quinoa blend would work well also. You can add in seasonings like cumin, garlic, or lime juice for extra flavor.
• Cornbread: For a Southern twist on the meal, try serving your taco pie with a side of our Mexican cornbread. The sweet and savory flavors of the cornbread complement the spiciness of the pie nicely.
• Chips and dip: If you’re hosting a party or feeding a crowd, you could set out a platter of chips and dips like queso, spinach and artichoke dip, or hummus for guests to snack on alongside the pie.

Serve Taco pie with Doritos on its own as a main dish, or paired with sides such as a green salad, guacamole, or salsa. Take it to a potluck. This dish travels well and is universally popular.

Storing This Taco Pie:

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week if covered so it won’t dry out. Reheat in the oven if a large amount is being reheated and you want to crisp it up or microwave single servings.

Dorito Pie is a very tasty dinner recipe that kids and Dads love. 🙂 It really hits the cozy comfort food place in your soul. The family will devour this savory pie.

And it’s easy on the cook. This recipe takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare, plus another 20-25 minutes to bake. So you’ll have it on the table in under an hour with very little trouble.

More Delicious Comfort Food Dinner Recipes:

When the cold weather hits it’s time to pull out the comfort foods like cheesy hamburger pie and Mexican Manicotti. Her are a few more delicious casseroles for the family.