Description
Crispy Doritos hide a luxurious cream cheese and bacon stuffed secret waiting to surprise hungry snack enthusiasts. Rich flavors blend perfectly, creating an irresistible bite that elevates game day appetizers with unexpected deliciousness you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Coating and Crunch:
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Additional Flavor:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and perfectly crunchy, then drain on paper towels and finely chop into delicate crumbles.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with chopped bacon, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Refrigerate the cheese mixture for 15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Form the chilled cheese mixture into small, compact balls, roughly the size of a golf ball.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with crushed Doritos.
- Roll each cheese ball first in flour, ensuring a light, even coating, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally roll generously in crushed Doritos to create a robust, crunchy exterior.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower the Doritos-coated cheese balls into the hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until the exterior turns a deep golden brown and becomes irresistibly crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving hot, allowing the crispy exterior to contrast with the creamy, savory interior.
Notes
- Customize the bacon crispiness to personal preference, ensuring it’s not too soft or overly burnt for the perfect texture.
- Experiment with different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to add unique taste variations to the stuffed balls.
- Prepare the cheese mixture in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for convenient meal planning.
- For a lighter version, consider baking the cheese balls at 400°F for 12-15 minutes instead of deep-frying, which reduces overall oil content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg