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Frito Pie

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A casual, high-calorie concession food born in the Southwest, often built efficiently directly inside the commercial corn chip bag.

Cook 00:10
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Fritos corn chips
  • 2 cups chili con carne
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced white onions
  • 1 fresh jalapeño

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place a heavy layer of corn chips in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Ladle boiling hot chili directly over the chips to slightly soften them.
  3. 3
    Immediately smother with grated cheese and sharp raw onions.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Recipe Attribution

Taste of Home
tasteofhome.com/collection/regional-recipes-from-across-the-country/