Best 8 Upside Down Frito Pie Recipes

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Preparing a delectable and hearty upside-down frito pie is an art that brings together iconic flavors into a single dish. This savory creation, with its layers of seasoned ground beef, corn kernels, cheese, and fried corn chips, is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a fan of traditional American comfort food or simply seeking a quick and delicious meal, this article will guide you through the steps of making the perfect upside-down frito pie, with tips and variations to suit your preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE-DOWN FRITO PIE



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Using ground turkey is a smart way to lighten up this hearty family-pleaser!-Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 envelopes chili seasoning mix
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups corn chips
Optional: Sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and additional chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; stir in chili seasoning. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and tomato sauce over turkey., Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through. Stir turkey mixture to combine. Top with beans. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with chips. If desired, serve with sour cream, minced cilantro and additional onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 1662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

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.

FRITO PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
Salt
Cayenne
2 pounds beef bottom round, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
2 cups canned dark red kidney beans
1 1/2 tablespoons masa
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 bag Frito Chips
1 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 small jar of jalapenos

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the beef , chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, and beans. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally. Mix the masa and flour together with a little liquid from the stockpot. Slowly stir in the masa slurry and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.

UBE UPSIDE-DOWN PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Local business owner, Kristine de la Cruz, shows how to turn classic Filipino Leche Flan into a delicious ube-flavored upside-down pie.

Provided by Shelby Barnett

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
18 oz evaporated milk, canned
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon ube flavoring
hot water, for baking
3 ½ oz fine graham crackers crumbs
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons plain full-fat greek yogurt
granulated sugar, for sprinkling
purple sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
1 pie dish
kitchen torch

Steps:

  • Arrange an oven rack in the center position. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Set an 8- or 9-inch pie dish inside a large roasting pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and eggs. Add the sugar and whisk to combine. Whisk in the evaporated milk, then the sweetened condensed milk. Add the ube flavoring and whisk until well combined.
  • Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to get rid of any eggy bits, then pour the strained custard into the pie dish. Carefully fill the roasting pan with hot water, filling halfway up the sides of the pie dish. Cover the roasting pan with foil.
  • Carefully transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the custard is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  • Remove the pie dish from the steam bath and let cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to set overnight.
  • Make the graham cracker crumble: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and Greek yogurt until combined. The crumble should be moist enough to gather in a ball, but not too dry or wet to hold its shape when poked.
  • Spread the graham cracker crumble over the chilled pie and spread evenly, all the way to the edges.
  • Sprinkle a light dusting of granulated sugar over the graham cracker crust and gently brûlée with a kitchen torch until caramelized for a smoky finish. (Alternatively, broil for 1-2 minutes). Sprinkle purple sanding sugar on top, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 32 grams

DEBBIE'S FRITO® PIE



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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

FRITOS® PIE



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Always had this growing up and loved it! Simple, fast, and cheap! Yields enough for leftovers for days!

Provided by arjones2009

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Beef Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
2 (15 ounce) cans ranch-style beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
¼ cup chili powder
1 cup corn chips (such as Fritos®), or to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix onion and green bell pepper into ground beef.
  • Mix tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, ranch-style beans, stewed tomatoes, and chili powder into beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors have blended, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Layer corn chips and hamburger mixture into serving bowls and top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1562.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

EASY NO BAKE FRITO PIE



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This is a very simple recipe and takes no time at all. My husband likes to take the leftovers to work the next day.

Provided by shauney

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (drained)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups Frito corn chips
1 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Brown the beef and then drain.
  • Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, salt, and pepper
  • Let it simmer for five minuets
  • Put Frito's into individual bowls
  • Spoon the meat mixture on top of the Frito's.
  • Add cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 1663, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 33.3

UPSIDE DOWN ONE PAN PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside Down One Pan Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

This upside down deep dish pizza recipe comes together in one pan. Cook the onions and green bell peppers, then assemble the pizza in the same pan - just cover with dough and put in the oven for 20 minutes. Be extremely careful and be sure to wear oven mitts when flipping the pizza out of the pan.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced into rings
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
½ cup pepperoni, sliced
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
7 slices provolone cheese
2 cups pizza sauce
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 lb pizza dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Turn off the heat. Grease the pan with nonstick spray.
  • Arrange the pepperoni in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Top with the green peppers, onions, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Arrange the provolone slices over the shredded cheese in an even layer. Top with the pizza sauce and spread evenly.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch (30 cm) round. Gently lay the pizza dough over the pizza sauce, making sure the dough reaches to the edges all around. Brush the dough with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
  • Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Place a large baking sheet on top, then quickly invert the pizza onto the pan.
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, until the pepperoni begins to crisp.
  • Slice into 8 wedges, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large oven-proof skillet or cast iron pan for easy cooking and serving.
  • Brown the ground beef and sausage thoroughly for a more flavorful filling.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling, such as onions, peppers, and corn, for added flavor and texture.
  • Season the filling generously with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for a classic Mexican flavor.
  • Use a combination of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for a gooey, melted topping.
  • Top the casserole with crushed Fritos corn chips before baking for a crispy, crunchy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the Fritos are golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole immediately, garnished with additional Fritos, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

The Upside-Down Frito Pie is a fun and easy casserole that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With its layers of seasoned ground beef, sausage, vegetables, cheese, and Fritos corn chips, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, for a complete and delicious meal.

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