Baked Frito Pie
This Baked Frito Pie is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with seasoned ground beef, beans, enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and crunchy Fritos. Baking everything together gives the cheese a melty finish and lightly toasts the chips for extra flavor and texture. Add sour cream, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, or your favorite toppings to make each serving your own.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 672kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 oz pkg taco seasoning
- 4 oz can diced mild green chilies
- 15 oz can pinto beans or kidney beans, drained
- 15 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese or cheddar, shredded
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- Suggested toppings: cilantro, tomatoes, sour cream, scallions or red onions, avocado, etc. optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a skillet, add the beef and onions. Cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked. Drain excess fat as needed.
- Add in the taco seasoning, diced green chilies, beans, and enchilada sauce, and let it warm for a minute or so.
- Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with the cheese and an even layer of the Fritos. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until it's hot and bubbly.
- Serve with desired toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1701mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 552mg | Iron: 5mg