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Cook the Book: Frito Pie
This one's kind of a tailgating classic, especially if served the original way—dumping chili directly into the Fritos bag, transforming the bag itself into the serving vessel. (Though I think "serving vessel" is a bit high-falutin' in this context.) And while only a lucky few may be tailgating at the Super Bowl this year, we can all make this at home and pretend.
Cook the Book: Frito Pie
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| This recipe appears in: | Serious Eats Super Bowl Party Food Round Up |
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 1/2 cups chili con carne
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jalapeño slices, optional
Procedures
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Put the Fritos corn chips in the bottom of a small baking pan; spread the chili evenly over the top. Sprinkle with onions, cheddar, and jalapeños if desired.
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Bake at 350ºF for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Use a spatula to transfer servings to a plate or bowl.
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Variations
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Original Frito Pie: Open a 1.75-ounce bag of Fritos corn chips. Into the bag, pour 1/2 cup chili, 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, and a couple of jalapeño slices. Eat it out of the bag.
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Taco Style: Top each serving with 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce and a 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes.
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New Mexican Frito Pie: Substitute Chile Colorado con Puerco for the chili con carne and top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped green onions.
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