Nacho Cheese

An explosion of sharp cheddar and tangy nacho cheese dust that coats every ridge of the chip. Bold, savory, and unmistakably Dorito — with a buttery undertone and a long, lingering cheese finish that keeps you reaching back into the bag.

Nacho Cheese is the flavor that put Doritos on the map. Born in 1972, it was developed after the original plain tortilla chip proved too bland for American snack lovers. Frito-Lay food scientists spent months perfecting a powdered cheese blend that could survive the heat of the oven and still taste like real nacho cheese. The result was a cultural phenomenon. Today it is the best-selling Dorito flavor in the world, sold in over 40 countries and recognized by its iconic red bag.