My mom gave me this chili Frito pie casserole recipe and it’s a hit! Everyone in our family craves this dish, especially for a quick winter meal. Easy to cook, delicious to eat and makes a ton of leftovers if it’s not all consumed at once. (Warning: It can be addicting and hard to put down!) 

How to make a Chili Frito Pie Casserole 

With a few ingredients, you can whip up this casserole dish in minutes. 

Chili Casserole Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cans of Hormel tamales, save juice
• 1 can of Hormel Chili No Beans
• 2/3 – 3/4 of a bag of Fritos, Your preference
• Cheddar Cheese, sliced

Making Chili Casserole with Fritos is easy: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spread onion in a 2 qt casserole dish
3. Slice tamales over top and add the juice
4. Add can of chili
5. Crush Fritos over top
6. Mix all ingredients together
7. Add some water if you like your Frito Pie juicier
8. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly
9. Add sliced cheese over top and bake until melted
10. Enjoy!

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Chili Frito Pie Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

A delicious chili pie casserole made with Fritos. Quick and easy to make and serves a crowd.

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Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cans of Hormel tamales, save juice
• 1 can of Hormel Chili No Beans
• 2/3 - 3/4 of a bag of Fritos, Your preference
• Cheddar Cheese, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spread onion in a 2 qt casserole dish
3. Slice tamales over top and add juice
4. Add can of chili
5. Crush Fritos over top
6. Mix all ingredients together
7. Add some water if you like your Frito Pie juicier
8. Cook in oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly
9. Add slice cheese over top and bake until melted
10. Enjoy!

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