I've had so many over the past couple of weeks, I wouldn't be surprised if it's altered some of my DNA. For whatever reason, I've been craving these spicy, crunchy, cheesy things more than any other snack, trying as many varieties as I can get my now slightly orange fingers on. I'm not usually a Flamin' Hot fan — maybe the craving has been subliminally beamed into my brain via peppered into the news cycle — but being covered in Cheeto dust has got me thinking about for the persistent powder.
Frito-Lay is already many steps ahead, as the official Cheetos website has , complete with all sorts of ideas inspired by viral TikTok videos. Surprisingly, these aren't as offensive as you might expect. I'm tempted to try the Cheetos meatballs: or coat the meatballs in egg yolks, flour, and Cheetos before frying (or do both, if you really can't get enough of that Cheeto flavor).
That'll result in some very spicy meatballs. Keep cooking with Hot Cheeto powder In , Frito Lay recommends dressing up your dish with a tomato herb sauce, ricotta cheese, and diced pickles. The pickles are new to me, but that tangy flavor should pair well with the Flamin' Hot Cheeto coating.
Of course, you can do a lot with meatballs in general, from serving them with spaghetti to baking them with ziti — or chopping them up and serving them on pizza. Normally, a red wine would pair best with a tomato sauce, but with the spicy Cheetos mixed in, you may want a dry white wine as a counterpoint. Try mixing Chee.