Easy Stove Top Frito Pie

Try this easy stove top Frito pie recipe for a quick and tasty meal. Layer Frito corn chips with chili and cheese for a satisfying dish.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Stove Top Frito Pie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 420kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tsp. avocado oil or any neutral oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped into smallish chunks
2 (14 oz) cans chili con carne with beans or 4-1/2 cups homemade chili
1 (10 oz) can Rotel fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chiles with juices or any flavor Rotel
1 tbsps smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (9 oz) bag Fritos corn chips

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté the onion for about 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
1 tsp. avocado oil, 1 small yellow onion, chopped into smallish chunks
Add chili, Rotel, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir and heat through to a light simmer. Turn down to medium/low heat and place cheese on top and let it melt. (You can also place a lid on top to melt the cheese if needed.)
2 (14 oz) cans chili con carne with beans or 4-1/2 cups homemade chili, 1 (10 oz) can Rotel fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chiles with juices, 1 tbsps smoked paprika, 1/2 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp table salt, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
On a plate, place a large handful of Fritos and spoon the chili on top. Sprinkle with more cheese if you want, and a dollop of sour cream (optional).
1 (9 oz) bag Fritos corn chips

Notes

Homemade Chili Option: If you decide to use a homemade version of chili for this recipe, you might consider leaving some of the additional spices out of the final blend or decreasing their amounts based on your taste preferences.

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