Dorito-Crusted Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Dorito-Crusted Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: PT20 minM
Cook time: PT25 minM
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 large jalapeños, halved and seeded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups Flamin' Hot Doritos, finely crushed; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; Bacon bits (optional); Ranch dressing for dipping

medium Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 6

Cream cheese stuffed jalapeños with a Flamin' Hot Dorito crust. These spicy, crunchy bites are the ultimate party appetizer.

🛒 Ingredients

▶12 large jalapeños, halved and seeded
▶8 oz cream cheese, softened
▶1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
▶2 cups Flamin' Hot Doritos, finely crushed
▶2 eggs, beaten
▶1/2 cup flour
▶1 tsp garlic powder
▶Bacon bits (optional)
▶Ranch dressing for dipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and bacon bits (if using) until combined.
3
Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cream cheese mixture.
4
Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and crushed Flamin' Hot Doritos.
5
Dip filled jalapeños in flour, then egg, then press into Dorito crumbs.
6
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the Dorito crust is crispy and the filling is bubbly.
8
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with ranch dressing.

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