Cheesy, savory, and completely addictive Doritos hummus!
I am on a Doritos kick this month!
After devouring my entire batch of Cool Ranch Hummus, Nacho Cheese was the obvious next flavor. And after that? Who knows! I could always look for inspiration in my childhood home of Japan, where they offer Doritos flavors such as Winter Cheese, Royal Shrimp, Italian Seafood, and Tuna Mayonnaise.
Tuna Mayonnaise Doritos? Really?
Although I’ve always subscribed to the idea of not knocking something until you’ve tried it, I will stick to the classic Doritos flavors and spare you any attempts on my part to come up with a Tuna Mayonnaise Doritos hummus.
You’re welcome.
Instead, I give you Homemade Nacho Cheese hummus, this time served with vegan cheddar kettle chips.
I haven’t had a Nacho Cheese Dorito in years and therefore can’t say for sure that the recipe will remind you of that classic Doritos flavor, but this cheesy hummus is fantastic in its own right… and highly addictive!
Nacho Cheese Hummus
Adapted from Cool Ranch Hummus
- 9 oz cooked chickpeas OR 1 can drained, unsalted
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp oil OR water
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast OR cheddar-style shreds
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 tsp crushed garlic
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- optional pinch cayenne
Note: Using the oil will yield more depth of flavor; however it can easily be left out if a lower-fat version is needed. If you wish to peel the chickpeas before blending, you’ll get a smoother dip, but it is NOT required. Nacho Cheese Hummus Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a high-quality blender, hand blender, or food processor. Process until the dip is completely smooth. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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I’ve tried several hummus recipes at home and have never been pleased with the taste…but this recipe is delicious! I’m so exited to have hummus to pack in my upcoming college school lunches. 😀
If my husband would eat hummus I would love to make your doritos recipes, but since I made it once (not your recipe) and it was so gross I don’t think garbanzo beans will set foot in this house again. How cool that you grew up in Japan, just last night I read on Project Gutenberg this terrific story of the 47 ronins.
The only thing that could make this more perfect would be if there was an easy way to print the recipe so I could share it!
I finally got around to making this recipe the other day, and it was so good! Emphasis on “was,” cause I demolished it. Granted, I haven’t had Doritos in a few years, but I believe that this recipe is a good approximation of the flavor and tasted great with corn chips and veggies. Thanks Katie, I will be making this again very soon!
Thank you so much for making it!!
Thank you for creating and sharing this fun recipe!
I prepared a quadruple batch for a fraternity house full of hungry college boys.
I did need to tweak the flavors up a little by adding some Smoked Paprika, Seasoned Salt, Chili Powder, etc… also added a little olive oil, because the water version was a little too vinegary.
(I often have to adjust seasonings when scaling new recipes in to huge batches)
Overall, it was very well received. Served with Fresh Veggies & Corn Chips
Surprisingly, it tasted the best with Sugar Snap Peas!
There were several compliments, and they really enjoyed this unique take on hummus.
Will try the Cool Ranch recipe soon.
Thanks Again!
Does anyone know how much minced garlic (I have the kind in the refrigerated jar and the shelf-stable dried kind) I could use to substitute for the 1 1/4 tsp crushed garlic? I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere online.
I made this for a pre-Superbowl bike ride- I put some in a small ziplock bag, shoved some carrots and celery in it and then kept it in my jersey pocket. It was an awesome mid-ride refuel and I’ve been carrying carrots and hummus with me on my long rides since!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! If using canned beans, what size can to start with?
The normal size most usually sold in stores is best.
15oz OR 19 oz. I use either without needing to adjust spices. Just so you know, a can contains a LOT of water and that contributes to the 15 or 19 oz. You don’t get 15oz of beans, you get 15 oz of “beans and water”. Just so you know.
https://www.mygymfamily.com/blog/friendly-feasting-nacho-cheese-dorito-hummus
Might wanna check this out-published 2017
Hi Katie! I’m making this next week! For planning purposes, how much hummus does this recipe make?
Should make about a cup!