This casserole starts with a rich beefy base (similar to a chili) with ground beef, seasonings, and beans. Before baking, it’s all topped with heaps of cheese and… you guessed it… FRITOS!! Add your favorite taco toppings like tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapenos!
What is Frito Pie?
Frito pie is not really a pie, it’s a kind of a taco casserole (like Dorito casserole)!
Also known as Frito taco pie, this easy dish can be made at home with a few simple ingredients. It can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving. The corn chips on the bottom of the casserole soften, almost like tortillas while the Fritos on top stay crisp and crunchy. Swap up your typical taco night and add some toppings to the table and let everyone create their own bowl.
You can make this into a walking taco style meal! Prepare the filling and simmer on the stove top (instead of baking). Use single serving Fritos corn chips bags and scoop the heated filling into the bag right on top of the Fritos. Hand it off to a hungry eater to add their favorite toppings! No mess and no dishes!
Frito Pie Ingredients
FILLING: Ground Beef (or ground chicken) is seasoned with taco seasoning. The addition of beans, beans, tomatoes, and corn turns it into a zesty and hearty filling. We used diced tomatoes but you can substitute salsa if you’d prefer. Add in your favorites from diced bell peppers to garlic and cumin! To stretch the filling even further stir in a little bit of rice. FRITOS: The Fritos on top add crunch and flavor while the Fritos on the bottom of the baking dish soften slightly and take on a texture almost similar to a tortilla. CHEESE: We love to add lots of cheese, either TexMex or shredded cheddar cheese.
How to Make Frito Pie
Serve and enjoy… and don’t forget the toppings!
Add Some Toppings
Much like tacos, this Frito pie recipe can be topped with your favorites! I like to have small bowls of toppings for everyone to pick their own!
Sauces: Salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, guacamole Veggies etc: Sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce jalapeños, green chiles, lime wedges, scallions, cilantro.
More Chili Inspired Favorites
The Best Chili Recipe – everyone’s favorite Quick Hot Dog Chili – so much yum Green Chili Recipe – great for a crowd Texas Chili – a classic no bean favorite! Easy White Chicken Chili – healthy and delicious
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