Bacon Cream Cheese Doritos
A bold and addictive snack recipe featuring layers of Doritos, creamy cheese, and crumbled bacon, perfect for parties or easy family snacking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag bag of Doritos (your favorite flavor, recommended: nacho cheese or cool ranch) Zesty flavor that enhances the dish.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled (about 8-10 slices) Can be substituted with plant-based 'bacon' for a vegetarian option.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use mild cheddar for kid-friendly version.
- 1/2 cup sour cream Adds tangy flavor.
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped Optional garnish.
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste Remember that bacon and cheese are already salty.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing. Microwave for 15-20 seconds if needed.
- Add the sour cream to the bowl for a tangy flavor.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder and onion powder to enhance the flavor.
- Blend the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and creamy using a mixer or spatula.
- Fold in the crumbled turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, reserving some cheese for topping.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembly and Cooking
- Grab a large serving platter or baking dish and lay down a generous layer of Doritos.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture over the Doritos and spread it evenly.
- Add another layer of Doritos on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat the layering process until ingredients are used up, ideally stopping after two layers.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on top. Optionally, add chopped green onions.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the assembled dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes to warm through and melt the cheese.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- For extra crispiness, broil for a minute, watching closely.
Notes
Make-ahead by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. This dish pairs nicely with a variety of snacks.