Frito Pie
A comforting and nostalgic dish featuring crispy corn chips, seasoned beef, and melted cheese, perfect for gatherings and family game nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through and drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies; let cook for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer half of the Fritos in a baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with quinoa or lentils. Feel free to mix in black beans or corn for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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