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Frito Chili Pie on a plate with the serving tray to the side. Bag of Fritos with chips coming out on the side.
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5 from 21 votes

Chili Frito Casserole

Chili Frito Casserole is the perfect comfort dinner. Delicious layers of crunchy Fritos, Southwestern chili, and lots of gooey cheese make for a winning weeknight meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, Chili Casserole
Servings: 10
Calories: 1144kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 ounces green chiles chopped, (1 can)
  • 4 ounces black olives sliced, (1 can)
  • 16 ounces chili (1 can)
  • 16 ounces chili beans (1 can)
  • 15 can corn drained, (1 can)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 10.5 ounces Fritos (1 bag)
  • 2 cups cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gather ingredients.
    Ingredients to make Frito Chili Pie including: bag of Fritos, shredded cheese, ground beef, salsa, taco seasoning, onion, can of green chilies, kernel corn, chili pinto beans, chili, sliced black olives and fresh jalapeños as a garnish.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until cooked through and onions become transparent. Discard grease if needed.
    Skillet with cooked ground beef and onions for Frito Chili Pie. Wooden spoon and jalapeños on the side.
  • Stir in chiles, olives, chili, chili beans, corn, salsa, and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
    Skillet full of the filling for Frito Chili Pie.
  • Crush Fritos and spread half of them evenly in a 9x13 deep baking dish. Add chili mixture and top with remaining crushed Fritos.
    Baking dish with Frito Chili Pie filling.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Add cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    Baked Frito Chili Pie in a baking dish. Serving spoon and fresh jalapeños on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1144kcal | Carbohydrates: 164g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 1988mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 2712IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 453mg | Iron: 6mg