This simple Frito Chili Pie recipe is so easy that you can put it together in ten minutes and bake it up in fifteen minutes. And we know everyone loves Fritos!
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Why we love this recipe
This is one of those recipes that does require you to eat a super healthy salad the next day, but it’s also a naughty, cheesy, crunchy favorite that needs to be enjoyed every once in a while, and here’s why!
It includes three things that pretty much everyone loves, as in chili, cheese and corn chips. Swoon.
It only calls for four ingredients…those three and an onion (which counts as a vegetable, right?).
It takes about ten minutes to put together, and fifteen to bake it up, which means dinner is ready in less than a half hour.
So grab that bag of Fritos and let’s make it!
Ingredients you need
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Chili: We are using the canned version in this recipe and you can too (with or without beans), but you can also use a homemade variety. This Cinnamon Chili is one of our favorite homemade chili recipes.
- Fritos: You can use any brand of corn chips. Look for the ones that are the regular smaller size (as opposed to the larger “scoops” variety.
- Cheese: We love both orange and white cheddar with this recipe, but you can also use a Mexican blend, which also includes some Jack cheese.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.
How to make this recipe
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 and spray a 2 quart casserole with cooking spray. Spread half a bag of Fritos on the bottom, followed by half a chopped sweet onion and a cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 2: Spread two cans of chili over the first layer, smooshing it all the way to the edges as best you can (a rubber spatula works great for this).
Step 3: Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top of the chili, pop it in the oven and bake it for 15 minutes until the cheese is nice and melty. And…you’re done!
Recipe FAQs
You can! You put it together in exactly the same way, only using individual baking dishes. This avoids arguments over who got more or less Fritos. 😂
I wish I could say yes, but nope. Putting it together ahead of time would make the Fritos soggy. And nobody wants a soggy Frito.
You will need about 4 cups of homemade chili.
Pop your question or suggestion in the Comments section below and I will answer pronto!
Want to round out your meal?
Okay, let’s get some veggies in there! We love this easy coleslaw alongside this casserole, or you can serve up some roasted green beans on the side.
And let’s keep things simple for dessert with this simple apple cake.
Other chili recipes we love
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If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section.
Frito Chili Pie
Sometimes you just need a little Frito Chili Pie and that’s all there is to it. Here’s your easy recipe! And I do mean EASY.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 15 ounce cans chili (or 4 cups of homemade chili)
- 1 9.25 ounce bag of Fritos or other corn chips
- 1 peeled and chopped sweet onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a 2 quart casserole
- Layer ingredients in casserole in this order: half of the Fritos, then all of the onion, then one cup cheese, then all of the chili, then the rest of the Fritos, then the rest of the cheese.
- Bake until bubbly, 15-20 minutes.
Notes
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- Chili: We are using the canned version in this recipe and you can too (with or without beans), but you can also use a homemade variety. This Cinnamon Chili is one of our favorite homemade chili recipes.
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- Fritos: You can use any brand of corn chips. Look for the ones that are the regular smaller size (as opposed to the larger “scoops” variety.
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- Cheese: We love both orange and white cheddar with this recipe, but you can also use a Mexican blend, which also includes some Jack cheese.
Michelle says
I love a recipe that has only 3 steps! This came out perfect – would be a great tailgate food!
Yes, and I hear there is some big football game coming up so – ha!
Kyle M says
Iโm from Texas where frito pie is a staple and idk why youโre being so hard on yourself? This sounds really good! Of course I use wolf brand chili, but itโs all the same! I would definitely eat this!
Excellent point, Kyle! Fritos for everyone! :)
Mildred says
20 minutes is not nearly enough time. It was still cold.
Thanks for letting us know about how you did with this recipe Mildred – how much time did it take in your oven? Glad you tried this!