Frito Pie Casserole
Frito Pie Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with chili, cheese and Fritos baked together for a family dinner or game day favorite.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning (plus the amount of water indicated on packet)
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen is best
- 1 can enchilada sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 bag Fritos (10.25 ounces)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Various toppings for serving:
- Green onions
- Lettuce
- Black olives
- Avocado
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 3/4 of the bag of Fritos in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion until fully cooked and onions are soft.
- Mix in taco seasoning and water until well blended. Cook until thickened.
- Add enchilada sauce, beans and corn. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour over Fritos and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the cheese over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve topped with additional Fritos and your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Grate your own cheese if you have time: Freshly grated cheese melts better than store-bought shreds. It's not an absolute must, but it will take this recipe to the next level!
- Drain the ground beef if needed: If you use lean ground beef, you might not need to drain it, but if there's a lot of grease in the pan, drain it off before adding the taco seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg