Description
Frito pie casserole is a comforting and cheesy dish that brings together crunchy Fritos, savory ground beef, and zesty toppings in a delightful baked creation. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole will satisfy everyone’s cravings. With layers of flavor and customizable toppings like jalape?os and green onions, it?s sure to be a hit at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, drained
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Optional: sliced jalape?os and chopped green onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in the chili beans and salsa; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the Fritos, half of the beef mixture, followed by half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat these layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving with sour cream, jalape?os, and green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg