Frito pie is a classic family meal that is easy to scale up for a party or tailgate.
Frito pie is a regional Southwest specialty made of chili and fixings served right in the package.
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What Is Frito Pie?
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An individual package of Fritos brand corn chips is the quintessential base for Frito Pie.
The bag is slit lengthwise so that it serves as a bowl, into which chili is spooned.
The chili soaks into the chips, making a delicious juxtaposition of crunchy and chewy.
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Frito pies are also called Frito chili pie.
Where Were Frito Pies Invented?
Her version consisted of chile con carne spooned over the chips.
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What To Serve With Frito Pie
Frito pies are a meal in and of themselves.
Total cook time does not include the cooking time for chili.
Ingredients
8cupscorn chips
8cupsWest Texas Chili
2cups(8 oz.)
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Add chili:
Ladle 1 cup West Texas Chili on top of corn chips in each bowl.
Add toppings:
Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon diced onion.
Top with desired toppings.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
