Frito Pie
Frito Pie is a melty mix of corn chips, homemade chili, and cheese! An easy recipe that's great as a casserole bake or as a "walking taco."
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Onion diced and divided
- 10 oz Diced Tomatoes and Chiles
- 7 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 15 oz Kidney Beans drained
- 6 oz Fritos
- 4 oz Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 4 oz Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper sliced (optional topping)
- 2 Green Onions sliced (optional topping)
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream optional topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat add ground beef and 1/2 of the onion.
- Cook until no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, and kidney beans.
- Simmer stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes.
- You can either serve as a casserole or in individual bags.
If serving in bags:
- Split each and cover with chili, shredded cheese, remaining diced onions, and any optional toppings.
If serving in a casserole:
- Preheat oven to 300.
- Grease a 13x9" casserole dish.
- Place about 5 ounces of Fritos in a layer at bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 of each of the cheeses.
- Top with the chili.
- Layer with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with 1 ounce of Fritos, remaining diced onions, and any optional toppings.
Notes
In a hurry, use 2 cans of Hormel Chili instead of making your own.
Nutrition
Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1019IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 5mg