Frito Pie Casserole

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This Frito pie casserole is your favorite Southwestern treat in casserole form — extremely satisfying, savory and smoky, with a cheesy, crunchy top. Make it for your next tailgate.

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Craig Ruff
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Craig Ruff
Craig Ruff is a dedicated cook and lover of food science. His culinary background comes from culinary school and his time working in restaurants.
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Updated on September 18, 2024
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Catherine Jessee
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Tested by Catherine Jessee
Catherine Jessee is a Test Kitchen Assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, Eating Well, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People, and Southern Living. Prior to joining the Food Studios, she accumulated 3 years of experience cooking in restaurants. She has contributed to publications like Domino Magazine, The Knot Magazine, and Wildsam Almanacs. Her go-to potluck dish is Ritz Crackers and pimento cheese—always using her mom's recipe. You can follow her cooking adventures on Instagram @catherinejessee.
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Frito Pie Casserole garnished with green onions in a baking dish
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound ground chuck

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken stock

  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

  • 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce

  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

  • 2½ cups corn chips (such as Fritos)

  • sliced scallions, for garnish

  • sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, for serving

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Frito Pie Casserole ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chuck, and cook, stirring and breaking up meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until beef is cooked through and onion is softened, about 4 minutes.

    Ground chuck, onions and peppers in a pan on a burner with a spatula

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  3. Stir in stock, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, chipotle chile, and adobo sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar.

    Frito Pie Casserole filling in a pan with a spatula next to cheese in a bowl

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  4. Transfer beef mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, and spread in an even layer. Top evenly with remaining Cheddar, and sprinkle evenly with corn chips.

    Frito Pie Casserole in a baking dish

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  5. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until mixture is bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted and starting to brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with scallions, and serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

    Frito Pie Casserole garnished with green onions in a baking dish

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From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe does not include the garnishes since the actual amount of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

429 Calories
24g Fat
27g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 837mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 281mg 22%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 642mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.