Craving that cheesy crunchy snack? This copycat version of Doritos is the answer.

homemade Doritos 

I have a weakness for Doritos. Oh Doritos. Why must you beckon me with the promise of orange-stained fingers. Your crunch. Just the right spice. And the glorious cheese. My 8 year old and I are addicted.

We walk by the bag in the store and look at each other knowingly. And then later she asks for some Doritos and I admit I ate them all. I just couldn’t stop.

These homemade copycat Doritos are not going to fool you completely. I mean, if you did a blind taste test, you’d tell the difference.

But they have all the same flavors and come pretty close.

And the best part about homemade is that you can control the taste. To make copycat Doritos, make a cheese powder to add to chips. So you can add whatever you like to the cheese powder. Want more spice? Add more chili powder. More salt? Go for it. Want to add some dry ranch dip mix? I’m a Doritos purist, but you may be into Cool Ranch.  Add onion powder, dried herbs, more garlic powder. It’s a Doritos free-for-all.

(If you like this snack, check out these homemade Goldfish crackers, homemade Cheez-Its, homemade Triscuits, or microwave potato chips.) 

For the chips, I made my own from store-bought corn torillas. You can use flour tortillas for a denser chip.

You can also use store-bought tortilla chips as a base, which would come even closer to the real thing. Or sprinkle the cheese mixture on breadsticks, popcorn, crackers. Let’s turn the whole world into one big Dorito.

cheddar cheese powder 

You’ll need cheddar cheese powder as a base. You can buy this online. Or, the supermarket sells small containers (one container is plenty for the recipe here) of cheese powder near the popcorn.

Just note that the white cheddar powder, if that’s your choice, will alter the taste a bit.

Alternatively, you can buy a box of macaroni and cheese and use the package of cheese in there. One package is about ¼ cup which is the amount used in the recipe.

Luckily for me, my girls don’t like the cheese part of macaroni and cheese, so I can take the cheese packet for Doritos and cook the noodles for them. Waste not want not.

Here is the recipe. Enjoy!

Yield: 36 servings

homemade Doritos

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HOMEMADE DORITOS -- copycat recipe. How to make your own Doritos at home, an addictive, cheese-covered snack made with tortillas and cheddar.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Corn Tortillas, Six inch size
• Cooking Spray
• 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Granulated Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Stack the tortillas and cut 6 wedges for 36 triangles total. Spread the wedges in single layers on each baking tray. Lightly spray the tortilla wedges with canola oil. Move the wedges around to coat the underside of each.
3. Bake each tray of tortilla wedges for 6 minutes. Overturn the wedges and cook for an additional 7 to 12 minutes, or until the tortillas are dry to the touch. Let cool.
4. In a bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese powder, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and sugar.
5. Lightly spray the tortilla chips with canola oil spray. Holding a chip over the bowl with the cheddar cheese mixture, generously spoon the mixture over the chip. Overturn to remove excess. Repeat with all the chips. 

Notes

• Find cheddar cheese powder in the popcorn aisle of the supermarket (not white cheddar cheese). Or, use the cheese powder that accompanies boxed macaroni and cheese. One packet should be 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 13Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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