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Chili and grated cheddar on top of Fritos in open mini bags of Fritos.
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Frito Pie

Frito pie, essentially chili, cheese, and tortilla chips, is legendary in the midwest and southwest. And though the classic is made in a bag of Fritos that's split open and smothered with chili, cheese, and your favorite chili toppings, you can easily make it a little more upscale.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 582

Ingredients

  • One (2-ounce) bag Fritos (or other tortilla chips), (or substitute smaller individual bags of Fritos)
  • 1 cup homemade chili
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Minced or thinly sliced jalapeños
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Instructions

  • Place a small handful of chips in each serving bowl or mug (or cut open individual bag of Fritos per *How to open your bag of Fritos for Frito pie above).
  • Spoon the chili onto the chips and top with the cheese, more chips, sour cream, and jalapeño. Grab your spoon and a fistful of napkins and let loose.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1647mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 4g