Frito Pie
Frito Pie is a classic Tex-Mex comfort dish, featuring layers of crunchy Fritos, seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole can be customized with your favorite taco toppings.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 ounces, drained
- 1 can ranch-style beans 15 ounces
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 bag Fritos 10.25 ounces, divided
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread ¾ of the Fritos in a 9x13 inch baking dish to form the base.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 chopped onion for 7-10 minutes, until the beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat.
- Add 1 packet of taco seasoning to the cooked beef. Stir to combine.
- Add 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 can of ranch-style beans, and 1 cup of corn to the seasoned beef. Stir well.
- Pour the beef mixture over the Fritos in the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with remaining Fritos, and serve with toppings such as sour cream, jalapeños, or chopped tomatoes.
Notes
This Frito Pie is easily customizable with your favorite taco toppings and can be made vegetarian by using black beans instead of ground beef. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 681kcalCarbohydrates: 42.5gProtein: 29.3gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 12.7gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 813mgFiber: 5.2gSugar: 3.8g