Frito Chili Casserole
Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible Frito Chili Casserole! Packed with layers of bold, hearty flavors, this crowd-pleasing recipe features seasoned ground beef, zesty tomatoes, and tender kidney beans simmered to perfection and nestled between crispy layers of Frito corn chips. Topped with a generous layer of gooey melted cheddar cheese, this casserole bakes to bubbly, golden perfection, offering a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, this easy-to-make dish comes together in just 45 minutes and serves up to six. Add a finishing touch with sliced green onions and sour cream for a pop of freshness, and watch as this family-friendly classic becomes an instant favorite. Ideal for fans of chili, casseroles, and Tex-Mex-inspired meals, this recipe is your ultimate answer to satisfying comfort food cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 14.5-ounce can Diced tomatoes
- 1 8-ounce can Tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained Kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Frito corn chips
- 2 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks, finely sliced (optional garnish) Green onions
- 0.5 cup (optional garnish) Sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well combined.
In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread 2 cups of the Frito corn chips evenly across the bottom.
Pour the prepared chili mixture evenly over the layer of Fritos.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the chili mixture.
Add the remaining 2 cups of Frito corn chips on top of the cheese layer.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 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 a dollop of sour cream, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 336.3 g | 431% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.5 g | 552% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 566 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 7261 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.7 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.6 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 187.0 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1927 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 4770 mg | 101% | |
*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.
