Description
This Easy Frito Pie Casserole recipe is a Tex-Mex delight that combines the flavors of chili, taco seasoning, and cheese over a bed of crunchy Fritos corn chips. It’s a simple and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans (undrained)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips (plus more for topping)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion in olive oil until browned. Add garlic, chili beans, Rotel, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer Casserole: Spread 3 cups of Fritos in the baking dish. Top with beef mixture and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted. Top with remaining Fritos and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- You can use homemade chili or leftover taco meat to save time.
- For extra heat, use hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños.
- This casserole is great for game day or quick dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
