Description
This Easy Frito Pie Casserole is a comforting Tex-Mex dish that layers crunchy corn chips with a savory beef and bean mixture, topped with melted cheese and classic garnishes. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans (undrained)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips (plus more for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Serving (Optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, beans, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Simmer to meld flavors.
- Layer the casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer Fritos, beef mixture, more Fritos, and cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest, then garnish with green onions, sour cream, and jalapeños.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add corn or bell peppers for extra texture and flavor.
- Great for using up leftover chili.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
