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Frito Pie Recipe

Crunchy, creamy, tangy, spicy, and fresh - loaded with meaty taco flavors and crunchy chili cheese fritos, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 bag 9oz Fritos chili cheese
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 cup medium chunky salsa
  • 1 can southwestern corn drained (15oz)
  • 8 oz block Colby cheddar cheese shredded (makes 2 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • For serving
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat. Add a swirl of olive oil once hot. Sear both sides of the ground beef, then break apart. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ½ the taco seasoning packet, adobo paste, and salsa. Cook for 5 more minutes. Drain and set aside. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 375*
  3. Shred the cheese and add to a bowl. Toss with the remaining taco seasoning. 
  4. Cover the bottom of a 9x13” casserole dish with a thin layer of chips. Next, spread half of the taco meat over the chips, then add a layer of corn over the taco meat. Top with half of the cheese. Layer on the remaining taco meat, remaining corn, and remaining chips. Evenly sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top. 
  5. Place the casserole dish into the oven on the center rack and bake for 15 minutes. 
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Top with shredded lettuce, Diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and drizzle with sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 920mg (38%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 920mg 38%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.