Original Doritos

Kirby

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I pulled out an old recipe called Dorito Casserole the other day. I haven't made it in awhile and thought it sounded good. It calls for the Original Doritos and I can't find them anywhere in the grocery stores. I've tried Tostitos and other tortilla chips in the recipe a long time ago and they just don't hit the mark. I wonder what if one of the other Dorito flavors will work.
 
I pulled out an old recipe called Dorito Casserole the other day. I haven't made it in awhile and thought it sounded good. It calls for the Original Doritos and I can't find them anywhere in the grocery stores. I've tried Tostitos and other tortilla chips in the recipe a long time ago and they just don't hit the mark. I wonder what if one of the other Dorito flavors will work.

You know, they don't sell the original Doritos anymore in the US but I was reading and apparently in the UK there is a type called "Lightly Salted" that is the same thing. They come in a yellow bag. You may be able to get them off of Amazon or at a specialty vendor specializing in international foods.
 
You know, they don't sell the original Doritos anymore in the US but I was reading and apparently in the UK there is a type called "Lightly Salted" that is the same thing. They come in a yellow bag. You may be able to get them off of Amazon or at a specialty vendor specializing in international foods.
I didn't realize that. Bummer! I'll have to take a look.
 
I didn't realize that. Bummer! I'll have to take a look.

Also note, the actual original is what was called "Toasted Corn" but "Taco Flavor" came out a year later and might be considered the original by some. They weren't selling those, but I have seen they may have brought them back in retro packaging for a limited time. That might be what you are looking for.
 


Also note, the actual original is what was called "Toasted Corn" but "Taco Flavor" came out a year later and might be considered the original by some. They weren't selling those, but I have seen they may have brought them back in retro packaging for a limited time. That might be what you are looking for.

Doing a Google search of 'Original Doritos', the Taco flavor came up (and was available at Walmart or Target online), but I didn't realize there was a plain corn chip version until I dug a little further (e.g. Wikipedia ;) )
 
Well, until now I thought Taco Flavor was the original flavor, but looking it up I suppose they were ORIGINALLY originally just plain tortilla chips, and taco came out a year later. So any flavor you choose will definitely bring something different to a casserole that's supposed to have plain chips. However, if it was me, I'd use the Taco Flavor Doritos in a casserole. Available at Walmart and most other supermarkets.
 
Doing a Google search of 'Original Doritos', the Taco flavor came up (and was available at Walmart or Target online), but I didn't realize there was a plain corn chip version until I dug a little further (e.g. Wikipedia ;) )

Yes, the more I think about it the more I think of Taco Flavor as the original. I don't think anyone ever ate the "plain" when I was little. There was Taco and Nacho Cheese - then of course Cool Ranch came out and was a game-changer!

If you read the Wikipedia you saw, and I'm sure many people here know this, that Doritos were invented at Disneyland!
 


I pulled out an old recipe called Dorito Casserole the other day. I haven't made it in awhile and thought it sounded good. It calls for the Original Doritos and I can't find them anywhere in the grocery stores. I've tried Tostitos and other tortilla chips in the recipe a long time ago and they just don't hit the mark. I wonder what if one of the other Dorito flavors will work.

Doritos are sold in many countries worldwide in assorted flavors. They launched nationally in the United States in 1966, with only one flavor: Toasted Corn.[3] The product proved successful, but additional market research revealed that many consumers outside the Southwest and West considered the chip to be too bland and not spicy enough for what was perceived as a Mexican snack. Frito-Lay therefore developed taco-flavored Doritos, which also became successful after they were introduced nationally in 1967. National distribution of nacho cheese-flavored Doritos began in 1972, and were also a hit.[3] For a short period in the late 1970s, Sour Cream and Onion flavored Doritos were available, but were discontinued in the early 1980s. A Sesame seed flavored chip was also available for a short time in the late 1970s.[21] In 1986, Cool Ranch Doritos made their debut and also became popular.[3] Cool Ranch Doritos are sold under the name "Cool Original" in the UK and are called "Cool American" elsewhere in Europe, as ranch dressing is less common in those places.[citation needed][dubiousdiscuss]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doritos#Flavors
BTW, I'm "I remember when there were only 2 flavors of Doritos" years old. :D
 
Might still be available.

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I checked the Walmart and Target websites and they both say sold out or otherwise unavailable.
 
Well, until now I thought Taco Flavor was the original flavor, but looking it up I suppose they were ORIGINALLY originally just plain tortilla chips, and taco came out a year later. So any flavor you choose will definitely bring something different to a casserole that's supposed to have plain chips. However, if it was me, I'd use the Taco Flavor Doritos in a casserole. Available at Walmart and most other supermarkets.
Weird, because I always thought Nacho Doritos was the original flavor. Never saw anything else as a kid until Cool Ranch came. Taco I'd never seen until well after Cool Ranch.

I don't know what the intent of asking about Doritos specifically on a Disney forum, but I also didn't know this...

Wikipedia said:
The concept for Doritos originated in a restaurant at Disneyland.

If you read the Wikipedia you saw, and I'm sure many people here know this, that Doritos were invented at Disneyland!
Dang it, I have a habit lately of not reading the next posts before I quote...
 
Yes, the more I think about it the more I think of Taco Flavor as the original. I don't think anyone ever ate the "plain" when I was little. There was Taco and Nacho Cheese - then of course Cool Ranch came out and was a game-changer!

If you read the Wikipedia you saw, and I'm sure many people here know this, that Doritos were invented at Disneyland!

I learned that about 4 months ago from my daughter! I had no idea. I have raised a Disney lover, and she reads and watches everything about the parks. Yes, I know, my mom skills are on point! :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:
 
I searched them out a couple years ago for a friend living in Cozumel. It was a long journey but I did end up finding them. Sad part, I can't remember where. My husband and I loved them and that is all we ate.
 
Weird, because I always thought Nacho Doritos was the original flavor. Never saw anything else as a kid until Cool Ranch came. Taco I'd never seen until well after Cool Ranch.
I always thought Nacho Cheese was the original flavor as well. It's still my favorite flavor, though I don't often indulge- because they are a guilty (salty) pleasure for sure. In high school, we'd put them on bagels with butter for lunch. :crazy2:
 
I always thought Nacho Cheese was the original flavor as well. It's still my favorite flavor, though I don't often indulge- because they are a guilty (salty) pleasure for sure. In high school, we'd put them on bagels with butter for lunch. :crazy2:

I'm dating how old I am, but I remember when nacho cheese was the best selling one, and I was under the impression that it was the original. I also remember when cool ranch came out and I wasn't terribly impressed. However, it's my favorite now, so I guess it just grew on me.
 
I liked the taco Doritos and remember when nacho cheese came out as a new flavor. Anyone else remember the commercials in the 70’s with Avery Schreiber? He was half of the comedy duo Burns and Schreiber, who had their own TV show.
 
The original was actually out for many years. It wasn't until 5 or so years ago did they become hard to find. Wonder if they were marketed in different parts of the country. I know for sure that Texas and Colorado had the original.
 
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