Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos

Crispy, Cheesy, and Irresistible

Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Servings: 4

These Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos are the ultimate snack for cheese lovers. Crunchy on the outside with a molten cheddar center, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—perfect for game day, parties, or satisfying late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
• 8 oz block of cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Crush the Doritos
   In a food processor, pulse the Doritos until finely crushed. Pour into a shallow dish and mix with panko breadcrumbs.
2. Cut the Cheese
   Slice the cheddar cheese block into small, bite-sized cubes.
3. Set Up a Dredging Station
   Prepare three shallow bowls:
   • Bowl 1: Flour
   • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs + milk
   • Bowl 3: Crushed Doritos + panko mixture
4. Coat the Cheese Cubes
   Working one at a time:
   • Dredge each cube in flour
   • Dip into the egg mixture
   • Press into the Doritos-panko mix until fully coated
5. Fry the Cheese
   Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the cheese cubes in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
6. Drain and Serve
   Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Tips & Notes

• Cheese Options: Try mozzarella, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack for different flavor twists.
• Oil Temperature: The oil should be hot enough (around 350°F / 175°C) to crisp the coating quickly—test with a small breadcrumb first.
• Freeze First (Optional): For neater frying, freeze coated cheese cubes for 10–15 minutes before frying to help prevent oozing.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 520mg
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 10g

Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos

• Author: baking
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

These Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos are the ultimate snack for cheese lovers. Crunchy on the outside with a molten cheddar center, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—perfect for game day, parties, or satisfying late-night cravings.

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Ingredients

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• 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)

• 8 oz block of cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

• Oil for frying

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Instructions

1. Crush the Doritos
   In a food processor, pulse the Doritos until finely crushed. Pour into a shallow dish and mix with panko breadcrumbs.

2. Cut the Cheese
   Slice the cheddar cheese block into small, bite-sized cubes.

3. Set Up a Dredging Station
   Prepare three shallow bowls:

   • Bowl 1: Flour

   • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs + milk

   • Bowl 3: Crushed Doritos + panko mixture

4. Coat the Cheese Cubes
   Working one at a time:

   • Dredge each cube in flour

   • Dip into the egg mixture

   • Press into the Doritos-panko mix until fully coated

5. Fry the Cheese
   Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the cheese cubes in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.

6. Drain and Serve
   Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.

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Notes

• Cheese Options: Try mozzarella, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack for different flavor twists.

• Oil Temperature: The oil should be hot enough (around 350°F / 175°C) to crisp the coating quickly—test with a small breadcrumb first.

 

• Freeze First (Optional): For neater frying, freeze coated cheese cubes for 10–15 minutes before frying to help prevent oozing.