Frito Casserole

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this crowd-pleasing Frito Casserole! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this easy-to-make dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy Fritos corn chips. Topped with a decadent blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this casserole bakes to bubbly, golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, it’s customizable with garnishes like fresh cilantro, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or craving comfort food, this cheesy Frito Casserole is sure to be a hit. Keywords: Frito Casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, easy dinner recipe, game day food, family-friendly casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
• 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 4 cups Fritos corn chips
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
• 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.

Step 5

Spread 2 cups of Fritos corn chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Pour the beef mixture over the layer of Fritos and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the beef mixture.

Step 8

Top the cheese layer with the remaining 2 cups of Fritos corn chips, spreading them evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer of Fritos.

Step 10

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 12

Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1922.5 grams (1922.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4165

Total Fat 268.70g	344%
Saturated Fat 121.00g	605%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.50g
Cholesterol 683mg	228%
Sodium 8497mg	369%
Total Carbohydrate 249.10g	91%
Dietary Fiber 43.50g	155%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 201.60g	403%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 3059mg	235%
Iron 20mg	108%
Potassium 3500mg	74%

*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: 57.3%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 23.6%