Crunchy Doritos topped with saucy baked beans and a blanket of melted cheese—gooey, salty, and unapologetically satisfying.
Step 1: Preheat & prep tray
Heat oven to **425°F / 220°C (200°C fan)**. Line a baking tray with **foil** (this is key for easy cleanup). Lightly oil or spray the foil if you like extra insurance against sticking.
Step 2: Build the base layer
Spread Doritos out in a fairly even layer. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly flat—little peaks and valleys create great crunchy/soft contrast.
Step 3: Warm the beans (optional but better)
Tip baked beans into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave **60–90 seconds**, just until hot. This helps the cheese melt before the chips go too soft.
Step 4: Top like a pro
Spoon warm beans evenly over the chips (don’t drown them; aim for coverage with some chips still peeking through for crunch). Scatter grated cheese generously over the top, focusing on the beans so it melts into a gooey layer.
Step 5: Bake until gooey
Bake **6–8 minutes**, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges. For extra browning, switch to **broil/grill for 30–60 seconds** at the end—watch closely.
Step 6: Finish & eat immediately
Rest **1 minute** (it’ll be molten). Hit with **Tonasco/hot sauce** if using, then dig in straight from the tray while it’s peak crunchy-gooey.
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 22g |
| Carbs | 70g |
| Fat | 28g |