Flamin' Hot Pickles Cheetos

Ingredients

• 4 whole Pickles (medium‑sized dill pickles, rinsed and patted dry)
• 1 cup Flamin' Hot Cheetos (crushed into coarse crumbs)
• 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring (liquid or gel, food‑grade)
• 1 teaspoon Random Seasoning (any pantry spice you like – garlic powder works well)
• 2 tablespoons Shakaroni (tiny pasta shapes, chopped very fine)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pickles

   Rinse the pickles under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Trim any stems if present.

   Time: PT5M

2. Crush the Flamin' Hot Cheetos

   Place the Flamin' Hot Cheetos in a zip‑top bag and crush them with your hands or a rolling pin until you have coarse crumbs.

   Time: PT2M

3. Make the Red Seasoning Mix

   In a mixing bowl combine the red food coloring, random seasoning, and chopped shakaroni. Stir until evenly blended.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine All Ingredients

   Add the crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos to the bowl, toss to coat with the red mixture, then transfer everything into a clean zip‑top bag with the pickles. Seal the bag and gently shake until the pickles are fully coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Marinate

   Place the bag in the refrigerator and let it sit for 24 hours so the flavors and color fully penetrate the pickles.

   Time: PT0M

   Temperature: 4°C

6. Taste Test

   After 24 hours, remove the pickles, slice one, and taste. Observe the vivid red hue and the spicy, cheesy flavor.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

1 g