Doritos Cheese Ball

Doritos Cheese Ball

Healthy Fact of the Day

Cream cheese and cheddar provide protein and calcium, while the cheese ball format naturally encourages mindful portions when served with vegetables or whole grain crackers.
Doritos Cheese Ball

Doritos Cheese Ball

Recipe by Daily Disher

Doritos Cheese Ball features tangy cream cheese and sharp cheddar mixed with ranch seasoning, rolled in crushed Doritos for an irresistibly crunchy coating.

Course: SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

    • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    • 1 packet ranch dressing mix

    • 1 1/2 cups crushed Doritos

    • 2 tbsp green onions, chopped

    Directions

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
    • Using your hands, shape the cheese mixture into a large ball, making sure it is firm and compact.
    • Spread out the crushed Doritos on a clean surface or shallow dish, then roll the cheese ball in the Doritos until it is completely coated.
    • Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the cheese ball, pressing gently to ensure they adhere to the surface.
    • Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow it to set before serving.
    • Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator, unwrap it, and serve on a platter with crackers or vegetables.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 220kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Doritos Cheese Ball brings bold, snackable flavors to your Monday Munchies in the most crowd-pleasing way possible. The creamy, tangy cheese mixture gets its flavor from ranch seasoning and sharp cheddar, then gets rolled in crushed Doritos for that iconic crunch and nacho cheese flavor everyone loves. Perfect for game day spreads, potluck parties, or whenever you need an appetizer that becomes the talk of the gathering.

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