Best Sandys Frito Pie Recipes

FRITO PIE

Frito Pie image

Frito pie is legendary in the Southwest for being spicy, salty and cheesy fabulous. Here's my easy take on this crunchy classic. -Jan Moon, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) Frito corn chips
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans; heat through., Reserve 1 cup corn chips for topping. Place remaining corn chips in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with meat mixture, enchilada sauce and cheese; top with reserved chips., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 41g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

AUNT SANDY'S "FRITO PIE"

Aunt Sandy's

My Aunt Sandy shared this recipe with me.

Provided by Brandy Bender

Categories Savory Pies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 large can green enchilada sauce
2 can(s) black olives, sliced
1 can(s) mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 pkg mexican blend shredded cheese
1 large bag of frito's corn chips, crushed
sour cream, for topping

Steps:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, Add the green enchilada, black olives and mushrooms to the ground beef and simmer until the sauce is bubbly.
2. Crush the Frito's into small pieces and layer half of the bag at the bottom of a pan (I used a glass pan) Pour the meat mixture on top of the layer of chips.
3. Spread the rest of the chips on top of the meat mixture and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake the pie in the oven on 400 degrees until cheese is melted. Cut the "pie" into 8 squares and place a dollup of sour cream on top of each square. Enjoy!