Description
Frito chili pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of savory chili, crunchy Fritos, and melted cheese for a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for cozy nights or game day gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will transport you back to childhood memories of family meals. With minimal ingredients and steps, you’ll have a hearty meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups canned chili beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 5 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Optional: sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Stir in chili powder and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained chili beans and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the Fritos in a baking dish, followed by half of the chili mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining Fritos, chili, and top with more cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot with sour cream and green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg