Ingredients
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
6 slices Bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
1/4 cup Green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bag (9.25 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, finely crushed
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
2 Large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying (or cooking spray for air frying)
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
Step 2: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape them into small triangles or balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
Step 3: Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the finely crushed Dorito crumbs.
Step 4: Roll each chilled cheese ball in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and then coat thoroughly with the Dorito crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
Step 5: For extra crunch, repeat the egg and Dorito coating a second time.
Step 6: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes or deep fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 2-3 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.
Step 7: Let the bacon cream cheese stuffed doritos rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is full-fat for the best texture. Chilling the balls before coating is essential to keep them from falling apart.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: bacon, cream cheese, doritos, appetizer, party food, game day snacks
