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Frito Pie Casserole

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A hearty, cheesy Tex-Mex casserole made with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and crunchy corn chips, baked to golden perfection and perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1¼ 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

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground chuck until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in chicken stock, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese until melted.
  6. Spread half the corn chips evenly over the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Pour the beef mixture over the chips and spread evenly.
  8. Top with remaining corn chips and the rest of the shredded cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Notes

Swap ground chuck for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

Use black beans instead of kidney beans for a flavor variation.

Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.

Try pepper jack cheese for a spicier topping.

Layer with refried beans for a heartier casserole.

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