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.

December 8, 2025

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: Snack

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 packet ranch dressing mix

1 ½ cups crushed Doritos

2 tbsp green onions, chopped


Directions

1.

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.

2.

Using your hands, shape the cheese mixture into a large ball, making sure it is firm and compact.

3.

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.

4.

Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the cheese ball, pressing gently to ensure they adhere to the surface.

5.

Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow it to set before serving.

6.

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 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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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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