Ez Baked Frito Pie

Dive into comfort food heaven with this crowd-pleasing Ez Baked Frito Pie! This quick and easy casserole combines layers of crunchy Fritos corn chips, hearty seasoned ground beef, savory chili, and gooey melted cheddar cheese for a mouthwatering Tex-Mex treat. Perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes with minimal prep. Finish it off with fresh green onions, creamy sour cream, and spicy jalapeños for a customizable and flavorful topping. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or entertaining friends, this baked Frito pie recipe is guaranteed to impress with its bold flavors and irresistible texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Fritos corn chips
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 15 ounces Canned chili (with or without beans)
• 8 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.25 cup Jalapeños, sliced (optional, for topping)
• 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Step 3

Lower the heat to medium and stir in the canned chili, tomato sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 4

Spread half of the Fritos in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Pour the beef and chili mixture over the Fritos, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the chili layer.

Step 7

Add the remaining Fritos on top, followed by the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions, sour cream, and jalapeños if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Ez Baked Frito Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1931 grams (1931.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4260

Total Fat 293.80g	377%
Saturated Fat 113.80g	569%
Polyunsaturated Fat 46.50g
Cholesterol 675mg	225%
Sodium 5834mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 235.40g	86%
Dietary Fiber 29.00g	104%
Total Sugars 22.90g
Protein 176.40g	353%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2413mg	186%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 2906mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 21.9%