Description
Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos are a crispy, cheesy appetizer made by sandwiching seasoned cream cheese and crispy bacon between Doritos chips, then coating and frying them until golden and crunchy. They’re a bold, indulgent party snack packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 24 large Doritos chips (nacho cheese flavor)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and black pepper until combined.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto one Doritos chip and gently press another chip on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining chips.
- Place stuffed chips in the freezer for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Carefully dredge each stuffed chip in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crispiness.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry stuffed Doritos in small batches for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
- Freezing helps prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
- Handle gently to avoid breaking the chips.
- Air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes as a lighter option.
- Serve with ranch or spicy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American