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Cheesy Doritos Stuffed with Fried Cheese Recipe

Cheesy Doritos Stuffed with Fried Cheese Recipe


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  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Irresistible Doritos stuffed with melted cheese create a crispy, golden snack that blends crunchy chips with gooey goodness. Spicy, cheesy bites deliver a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more with each delectable mouthful.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 cup crushed Doritos
  • 2 eggs

Coating Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Supplementary Ingredients:

(None specified in original recipe)


Instructions

  1. Pulverize Doritos into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor, creating a uniform texture for coating.
  2. Arrange three separate shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the final one with the crushed Doritos.
  3. Thoroughly dust each mozzarella stick with flour, gently tapping to remove loose particles.
  4. Submerge the floured cheese stick completely in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Meticulously roll the egg-coated cheese stick through crushed Doritos, ensuring full and even coverage.
  6. Repeat the breading technique for all remaining mozzarella sticks, maintaining consistent coating.
  7. Warm vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 375°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
  8. Gently lower breaded cheese sticks into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
  9. Fry for 2-3 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy exterior.
  10. Transfer fried cheese sticks onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Choose low-fat mozzarella to reduce overall calorie content and make this indulgent snack slightly healthier.
  • Freeze the breaded cheese sticks for 15 minutes before frying to help the coating stick better and prevent cheese from leaking.
  • Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free Doritos for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same crunchy texture and cheesy flavor.
  • Experiment with different Doritos flavors like Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch to create unique taste variations that add excitement to the classic recipe.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 334
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg