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Craving a hearty and delicious meal? Try our One Pan 20-minute Frito Pie!
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, our Frito Pie Skillet will surely hit the spot. This one skillet recipe is packed with flavorful ingredients and topped with crunchy Fritos; this recipe will leave you wanting seconds. Get ready to dig into layers of savory goodness and enjoy the perfect blend of textures in every bite. Join us as we dive into the deliciousness of Frito Pie Skillet and discover why it’s one of our favorite weeknight meals. Let’s get cooking!
In a cast iron skillet on medium heat, add ground beef and onion. Cook until it’s no longer pink.
Add in Taco seasoning, cumin, red pepper flakes, and chili powder. Then stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add in Rotel, tomato paste, and half of the diced green chilies.
Mix Masa with equal amount of water then stir it into the mixture. Let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then stir in kidney beans.
Sprinkle a layer of ½ of the Cheddar Jack cheese, then about half of the Fritos. Then sprinkle half of the shredded Cheddar Cheese on top.
Gently spoon the meat mixture over the first layer of Fritos and cheese, and then sprinkle a layer of the remaining Fritos and cheese over the top.
Do you eat Frito pie with a fork? Because Frito pie is thick, it is an easy dish to eat with a fork!
Is Frito pie just a Texas thing? It’s a beloved dish that gained popularity in the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States. Typically made with chili, cheese, and corn chips (traditionally Fritos), this tasty treat has ground beef, beans, cheese, and Fritos.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, this Frito Pie recipe will surely hit the spot. Packed with flavorful ingredients and topped with crunchy Fritos, this recipe will leave you wanting seconds.
Serve warm and top with onion, tomatoes, green chilies, and even sour cream, and enjoy!
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