Frito Casserole
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this crowd-pleasing Frito Casserole! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this easy-to-make dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy Fritos corn chips. Topped with a decadent blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, this casserole bakes to bubbly, golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, it’s customizable with garnishes like fresh cilantro, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or craving comfort food, this cheesy Frito Casserole is sure to be a hit. Keywords: Frito Casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, easy dinner recipe, game day food, family-friendly casserole.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 4 cups Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional for serving)
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
Spread 2 cups of Fritos corn chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Pour the beef mixture over the layer of Fritos and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the beef mixture.
Top the cheese layer with the remaining 2 cups of Fritos corn chips, spreading them evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer of Fritos.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 268.7 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.0 g | 605% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 683 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 8497 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.5 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 201.6 g | 403% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3059 mg | 235% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3500 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
