Frito Pie
Aug 11, 2025 06:55 AM
Crunchy, cheesy, and loaded with big bold flavors, Frito Pie is the perfect comfort food dinner or appetizer, ready in under 30 minutes!
If you loved walking tacos as a kid, get ready for the adult version of this classic favorite. We layered crunchy, salty corn chips, hearty chili, and melty cheese into a cast iron skillet for an appetizer or quick and easy dinner that everyone will love.
In just 25 minutes, you’ll have an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for any dinner party or game day spread. It’s a fun alternative to a traditional Taco Salad or Taco Dip (although you can’t go wrong with either!). Plus, as a one-pan meal, the clean-up couldn’t be easier!
While not a traditional pie, this Frito Pie recipe has a crunchy corn chip crust with a layer of Fritos at the bottom, a hearty chili filling, and a “crust” of melty cheese on top. Instead of whipped cream, you top this Frito chili pie with a drizzle of crema and a hefty sprinkle of toppings like jalapenos, onions, and tomato.
The origins of this popular Midwestern/Southwestern dish aren’t exactly known, but the story is that Texan Daisy Doolin, the mother of the guy who invented Fritos, first came up with Frito Pie. Others argue that it was first invented in New Mexico, while a handful of other origin stories also exist.
Regardless of who first poured chili and cheese on top of corn chips, our tastebuds are beyond happy this combination of foods happened.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz fritos
- 1 cup chili
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños drained
- 2 green onions thinly sliced on a bias
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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