Frito Pie

This turned out very tasty and not too salty. I made the enchilada sauce and the taco seasoning but cut the salt to 1/4 t. I also used a low sodium broth in the enchilada sauce. It was not too salty though I also only used one bag and not 2 of Fritos. It still had plenty of crunch. Would make again!

Made this. Based on comments I halved the Fritos and enchilada sauce. Would not make it again.

This was a hit with the kids, especially. I would eat the chili alone. It was that good. I made the recipe exactly as written, but next time, I would try with a meltier cheese or combination of Cheddar with a meltier cheese. My husband loved this. Will make again.

Texan misplaced in Indiana. When my kids were little and would have sleepovers, I served Frito pie with homemade chili. These mid-western kids thought it was a delicacy and requested it often. Now, all in their 20s, they still stop by and ask for it! This recipe is the perfect football potluck!

This is good with changes. Can’t imagine how 2 bags of Fritos are needed. And one can of beans worked well too. The Fritos that went under the filling didn’t do well. I would save them all for the top. Definitely make your own taco seasoning without the salt and use at least 2 varieties of chili powder if you can. Will be delicious with summer tomatoes and all of the other toppings.

This was really good. I have been to the five-and-dime in Santa Fe when it was Woolworth's I believe and had this back in about 1985. It's a close second version in casserole format. Based on my experience - drain the beef, I took out about 2/3 c of liquid. I used about 3/4 of the Fritos and could have used less. After all, they are on the bottom with the 'walking taco.' Onions / cilantro / tomatoes on top were very good.

Cholula brand now makes a taco seasoning packet and I used it. Just the right amount of spice and heat. Topped with fresh diced tomato, cilantro, crema and salsa it was a hit. I took it easy on the corn chips because of carbohydrates and sodium and supplemented crushed corn tortilla chips.

Cooked. It was awful. I’m not gonna lie. I wanted to like it because I like Fritos. But this thing was so flavorless. No amount of zuzhing helped. 0/5.

We are vegetarian and my husband doesn’t like beans so I made this with black lentils and added some chopped Swiss chard and a bag of frozen street corn. He declared it a winner.

I went with lightly salted Fritos, low sodium pinto beans, added a can of low sodium corn, and didn't find it to be excessively salty. I do wish I had added more spices to it - I think I'd enjoy it more with some extra heat. I think next time I might chop up some jalapeños to saute with the onions and ground beef, and maybe add some hot sauce into the chili mixture.

Why WAY too salty, even using homemade taco spice mixture and enchilada sauce. When a teenager tells you it’s too salty—it’s got too much sodium in it.

This is a fun, fast, easy recipe that's great for feeding a crowd. We used the homemade taco seasong and went a bit heavier on the spices, used half black beans/half pinto beans and added fire roasted corn kernels. The kids loved it and the older people felt a bit nostalgic about it - we will definitely make it again.

I've been to the Sante Fe five and dime. I've had the "walking taco." This recipe, my friend.....does it justice!

I always make a recipe as is before I riff on it. So it is too salty. I made the homemade taco seasoning and enchilada sauce— I would cut fritos in half, eliminate salt in seasoning and sauce. I would also add more cheese. Toppings are essential. It’s certainly an easy recipe, fun for kids. Does remind me of evenings working football concessions.

Made this and served to card club. It’s way too salty and dry with the amount of Fritos to chili. I would reverse the amounts and layers and then the extra Fritos on top could up the crunch.