Step 1: Prepare your bacon. Cook 8 slices of bacon until extra crispy. I like to bake mine on a foil-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping once. Once crispy, drain on paper towels and crumble finely. Set aside.
Step 2: Soften the cream cheese. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 3: Incorporate the bacon. Add the crumbled crispy bacon to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well until everything is thoroughly combined. This is your delicious filling for the bacon cream cheese stuffed Doritos.
Step 4: Preheat and prepare. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Carefully open your bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos. You'll want to select about 24-30 large, unbroken chips.
Step 5: Stuff the Doritos. This is the delicate part! Using a small spoon, or for more precision, a piping bag with a wide tip (or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off), carefully place a small dollop (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) of the bacon cream cheese mixture onto one Dorito. Gently press another Dorito on top, forming a "sandwich." Be gentle to avoid breaking the chips. Repeat until all the filling or chips are used, creating your amazing bacon cream cheese stuffed Doritos.
Step 6: Bake to perfection. Arrange the stuffed Doritos in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the Doritos are lightly golden at the edges and the cream cheese filling is warm and slightly bubbly. Keep a close eye on them, as Doritos can brown quickly!
Step 7: Serve immediately. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the bacon cream cheese stuffed Doritos cool for just a minute or two before serving. They are best enjoyed warm, when the filling is soft and the chips still have a great crunch. Garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of fresh bacon bits if desired. Enjoy your epic bacon cream cheese stuffed Doritos!