Debbie's Frito® Pie

Rating: 4 stars
10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

I love this recipe because it can be prepared ahead and frozen. Thaw time is minimal. A great dish for game day or surprise company. I really love this dish because it is so simple to make, yet it tastes fabulous. It freezes well, so when you have time on your hands, you can make a couple up and freeze them. Then when you are harried or just plain tired, just pop it in the oven and have a wonderful meal. It is also well within anyone's budget. Some like it better the second time around. Any kind of salad goes well with it.

By Debbie's Goodies
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  • Spread corn chips in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle olives evenly over chips.

  • Mix chili with water in a large bowl; pour mixture over olives and corn chips. Top chili with Cheddar cheese.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
1007.3 calories; 40.9 g protein; 61.8 g carbohydrates; 134.8 mg cholesterol; 2074.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

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Most helpful positive review

Soup Loving Nicole
Rating: 4 stars
01/17/2015
There is only two of us so I scaled way down and I also made a few changes so it is a little hard to rate this recipe. The one negative thing I am going to say is that 2 pounds of cheese is overkill if you are at all concerned about your calorie and sodium intake. With that being said, use your own leftover homemade chili as I did and you will be reducing some of that sodium. I used venison instead of beef in my chili so made mine a little leaner too. I did like the addition of olives. This is something I have never had in a frito pie. Tasty but I recommend keeping your portions small. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

tralf
Rating: 1 stars
06/02/2020
I made it exactly according to the recipe. I was really looking forward to it --who doesn't like Fritos and cheese. It was a huge disappointment and I won't be making it again. The Fritos were tough and chewy. I can't understand all the 5 star reviews. If the layering were different it might help, but I'm not going to waste another bag of chips to find out. Read More
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(1)
10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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Soup Loving Nicole
Rating: 4 stars
01/16/2015
There is only two of us so I scaled way down and I also made a few changes so it is a little hard to rate this recipe. The one negative thing I am going to say is that 2 pounds of cheese is overkill if you are at all concerned about your calorie and sodium intake. With that being said, use your own leftover homemade chili as I did and you will be reducing some of that sodium. I used venison instead of beef in my chili so made mine a little leaner too. I did like the addition of olives. This is something I have never had in a frito pie. Tasty but I recommend keeping your portions small. Read More
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Bonnie
Rating: 4 stars
10/13/2013
I have a version of this in the oven right now. I had made some chili a couple of days ago and had almost a quart left over so I thought this sounded good. I only had white corn chips but I used them, the black olives and cheese. I couldn't imagine using 2 pounds of cheese so I had an 8oz. package. It looks and smells awesome. Thank you for the recipe. I'm giving it 4 stars because I've not followed it exactly but next time I will try your version. Read More
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cbonarski
Rating: 4 stars
06/07/2016
Made this last night before the hockey game. It was SUPER easy and delicious. I used 2 cans of Hormel chili and as much cheese as I wanted. One suggestion - season up the chili before you add it if you like a little kick. The chili was just a bit bland for me. Will know next time. Read More
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JoeyMarie
Rating: 5 stars
02/18/2020
I've been making this for years before it was a thing. Lol. Only difference is I don't add water. The chili and oil from the cheese is just the right amount of moisture, for me and the kids anyway. Read More
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tralf
Rating: 1 stars
06/01/2020
I made it exactly according to the recipe. I was really looking forward to it --who doesn't like Fritos and cheese. It was a huge disappointment and I won't be making it again. The Fritos were tough and chewy. I can't understand all the 5 star reviews. If the layering were different it might help, but I'm not going to waste another bag of chips to find out. Read More
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(1)
PAULDI
Rating: 5 stars
10/14/2017
Excellent receipt - definitely a keeper. I had some shredded chicken and fresh corn which I added. I halved the recipe and used almost 8 pz. of cheese. Read More
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ALICIA L
Rating: 5 stars
07/30/2018
I made this last week and my family loved it. They keep asking me to make it again. Thanks for the recipe. Read More
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