Frito Chili Pie is a fall comfort food classic. Crunchy, salty corn chips and melty cheese transform chili from ordinary to extraordinary. If you’ve never tried Frito Pie, get ready for a new dinnertime favorite. This recipe comes together quickly and easily, and can be customized to meet your family’s tastes. Once you add Fritos to your chili, you might never eat it any other way!
Reasons you’ll love this recipe:
- Adding crunchy Fritos to a bowl of chili is a complete game changer.
- Frito chili pie combines so many flavors and textures. It’s crunchy, spicy, cheesy – it’s got it all!
- This recipe comes together quickly and easily and is made in one pot!
- It’s equally delicious on a chilly fall night as it is for a Sunday afternoon football game.
- If you have non-chili fans in your family, this recipe just might convert them.
Something magical happens when you add Fritos to a bowl of chili. That chili takes on a whole new life. The salty, corn chip crunch that the Fritos bring is the perfect compliment to a bowl of chili.
Truth be told, I never liked chili until I tried Frito chili pie. My Aunt Kathy made it for us once when I was a teenager, and it forever changed my mind about chili. It’s that good! So if you’ve never tried it, I can’t wait to introduce you to the culinary delight that is a big bowl, or plate, of chili smothered in Fritos and cheese!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this chili spicy? I’d say this is a fairly mild chili. If you’d like a little more heat, add more chili powder, add pepper or add cayenne pepper for some real kick. You could also add jalapenos if you like.
Is this a thick or a saucy chili? This is a thick chili, as I have found that works well with the Fritos. However if you would like a bit more liquid in your chili, feel free to add a 15 ounce can of tomato sauce to the recipe.
Can this chili be made without meat? Yes, you can absolutely turn this into a meatless Monday dish. Replace the ground beef with additional beans. Approximately 14 ounce cans of pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, cannellini beans or more kidney beans can replace the ground beef.
What toppings can I put on this? Diced onions, diced jalapeno peppers, sour cream, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes and chopped bell peppers all make great toppings!
so this is Frito Pie…
FAQ
What is chili and Fritos called?
What do you call chili in a Frito bag?
What is another name for a walking taco?
How do you make chili con Fritos?
Cover the pot and let simmer quietly over low heat for 10 minutes. Divide the chili among bowls, topping each serving with a handful of the Fritos corn chips. Say “hello” to Chili con Fritos! I perfected this recipe during the early days of the pandemic, when we all had to get creative with our collection of pantry staples.
What is a Frito pie?
Despite its name, Frito pie is not pie at all but rather a pile of Fritos with chili on top. The humblest version of the dish is served from the chip bag itself: The bag is typically placed in a paper boat and split down the middle, and the chili is poured right inside.
Is white chili a chili?
White chili is a chili insofar as it contains meat and has a chili pepper base, but it is the one chili that typically includes shredded poultry, either chicken or turkey.
What is Cincinnati chili?
Another distinctive feature of Cincinnati chili is that it’s most often served on spaghetti, along with a generous helping of bright yellow shredded cheddar cheese. The chili follows a specific serving style, referred to by locals as “ways,” ranging from one to five.