Description

Frito Pie is a nostalgic comfort food made by layering crunchy Fritos corn chips, hearty homemade chili, and melted cheese for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for game nights, potlucks, or casual family dinners, it’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups Fritos corn chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
Optional toppings: sour cream, diced green onions, jalapeños, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beans. Stir well and let simmer for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread a layer of Fritos corn chips in the bottom of a baking dish.
Spoon the chili mixture over the chips, then sprinkle generously with cheese.
Repeat layers if desired, finishing with cheese on top.
Bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the chili.Vegetarian version works great with plant-based crumbles or extra beans.chili in small Fritos bags for a fun single-serve option.Store chili and chips separately to keep chips crisp.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 70mg