Frito Pie Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Tex-Mex dish, Frito Pie is a delicious casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, chili beans, cheese, and crunchy Fritos corn chips, baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser and a great option for a family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can chili beans (15 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz, undrained)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag Fritos corn chips (9.25 oz)
- Chopped green onions and sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, chili beans, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the dish: Spread half the Fritos in the baking dish, add the beef mixture, top with cheese, and sprinkle remaining Fritos on top.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish as desired with green onions and sour cream.
Notes
- For extra heat, consider adding jalapeños or using hot diced tomatoes.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be used as beef substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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