Best 9 Debbies Frito Pie Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of Fritos corn chips, savory ground beef, and a creamy chili sauce, all topped with shredded cheese and fresh toppings? Look no further than Debbies Frito Pie! This classic dish is a beloved comfort food that is perfect for potlucks, game days, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With its combination of crispy Fritos, flavorful ground beef, and gooey cheese, Debbies Frito Pie is an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving more. This article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate Debbies Frito Pie recipe, ensuring that you have all the tips and tricks to make this dish a success.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



Debbie's Frito® Pie image

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.

Provided by Debbie's Goodies

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (22 ounce) package corn chips (such as Fritos®)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
1 (32 ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 134.8 mg, Fat 68.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 2074.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

DEEP-DISH FRITO PIE



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Three words: fancy Frito® pie. We love eating the classic out of the bag (who doesn't?) but this deep-dish version is packed with Frito® flavor -- in the crust, chili and topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces Fritos® (4 1/2 cups), plus more for serving
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving: Sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickled jalapeno slices, chopped onion and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Pulse 4 ounces (3 cups) of Fritos® in a food processor until finely ground. Remove and reserve half of the Frito® crumbs. Add the flour, egg, 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Cheddar, 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and 1 teaspoon salt to the crumbs in the food processor. Pulse until a uniform dough forms, add an additional tablespoon of water if needed.
  • Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and use the bottom of a measuring cup to press evenly across the bottom and up the side of the pan. Prick holes in the bottom of the dough with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside while making the chili.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned but not completely cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving behind as much fat in the skillet as possible. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chili powder, tomato paste and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and reserved beef along with any accumulated juices to skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from the skillet, until the liquid is almost evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch, reserved Frito crumbs and 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Cheddar and stir until combined.
  • Transfer the chili to the pie crust, top with the remaining 4 ounces (1 cup) Cheddar, cover with foil and bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. Let cool 15 minutes then top with a layer of sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Mound iceberg lettuce on top and sprinkle with pickled jalapeno slices, chopped onion, remaining Fritos and fresh cilantro leaves.

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



Debbie's Frito® Pie image

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.

Provided by Debbie's Goodies

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (22 ounce) package corn chips (such as Fritos®)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
1 (32 ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 134.8 mg, Fat 68.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 2074.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

FRITO PIE



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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

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.

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



Debbie's Frito® Pie image

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.

Provided by Debbie's Goodies

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (22 ounce) package corn chips (such as Fritos®)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
1 (32 ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 134.8 mg, Fat 68.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 2074.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

FRITO PIE



Frito Pie image

Living in the south you find these at football games, Sonic Drive Inn, and just about any fair that you attend. Very tasty and even better with a squirt of mustard.

Provided by JustaQT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup corn chips
1 cup prepared chili
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons chopped onions (optional)
mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • Assemble by heating chili until warm either in a pot on the stove or in a microwave.
  • Place corn chips in a bowl, pour over chili then top with the cheese, and onions if desired.
  • Finish with a squirt of mustard.

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



Debbie's Frito® Pie image

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.

Provided by Debbie's Goodies

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (22 ounce) package corn chips (such as Fritos®)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
1 (32 ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 134.8 mg, Fat 68.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 2074.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



Debbie's Frito® Pie image

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.

Provided by Debbie's Goodies

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (22 ounce) package corn chips (such as Fritos®)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
1 (32 ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 134.8 mg, Fat 68.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 2074.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



Debbie's Frito® Pie image

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.

Provided by Debbie's Goodies

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (22 ounce) package corn chips (such as Fritos®)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Hormel®)
1 (32 ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 134.8 mg, Fat 68.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40.9 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 2074.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: Don't limit yourself to just one type of bean. Using a mix of beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans, will add flavor and texture to your Frito pie.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy food, add some diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to your Frito pie. You can also use a spicy salsa or chili.
  • Don't forget the cheese: Cheese is a must-have in Frito pie. Use a good quality cheddar cheese or a blend of cheeses. You can also add some Monterey Jack cheese or queso fresco for extra flavor.
  • Top it off with your favorites: Once you've assembled your Frito pie, top it off with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
  • Make it a meal: Frito pie is a hearty and filling meal on its own, but you can also serve it with a side salad or some breadsticks.

Conclusion:

Frito pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, Frito pie is a dish that everyone can enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Frito pie a try.

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