DORITOS® Vampire Cheese Balls

Prep Time:

20 min

Cook Time:

0 min (+ 1 hr chill)

Total Time:

1 hr 20 min

Servings:

10-12

DORITOS^® Vampire Cheese Balls are a spooky, bite-sized Halloween snack featuring a creamy cheese center coated in crushed DORITOS^® for a flavorful crunch.

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened to room temp
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
1 oz packet taco seasoning
1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
9.25 oz bag DORITOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
To taste kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1
In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened cream cheese, green onion, pickled jalapeños, taco seasoning, and shredded cheese. Mix well by using a paddle attachment, handheld mixer, or wooden spoon until fully combined. Season with salt to taste.

Step 2
Cover and chill for 1 hour, or overnight, or until firm and ready to serve.

Step 3
Meanwhile, finely crush approximately half a bag of DORITOS^® and transfer onto a plate or wide, shallow dish. Reserve the remaining uncrushed chips for garnish.

Step 4
Remove the chilled mixture from the fridge and scoop into rounded 1 tbsp-sized portions. Shape into a ball and drop into the crushed DORITOS^®, rolling to coat the entire surface in fiery, bold flavor!

Step 5
Place the crusted cheese balls onto a serving platter and garnish each crusted cheese ball with two whole DORITOS^® “wings” and two black olive “eyes.” (Stuff the olives with a bit of the cheese mixture to help adhere).

Step 6
Serve and enjoy!