Frito Pie Recipe
Frito Pie is a simple yet delicious Tex-Mex dish featuring Fritos, chili, cheese, and toppings baked into a comforting casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the Fritos evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the beef mixture over the Fritos and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the beef mixture.
- Add the remaining Fritos on top and finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce or extra jalapeños.
- Make it vegetarian by using black beans or plant-based crumbles instead of ground beef.