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    Frito Pie

    Corn chips topped with warm chili, melted cheddar, and diced onion — a beloved Texas ballpark and county-fair classic.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 LunchCategory
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    Frito pie — corn chips topped with warm chili, melted cheddar and diced onion

    Frito pie is the Texas ballpark classic that never goes out of style — a bag of Fritos split open and topped with warm chili, melted cheddar, and diced onion. Whether it’s served in the bag at a stadium or layered in a casserole dish at a county fair, it’s pure Lone Star comfort.

    Chef Emily presents Frito Pie

    The Texas ballpark classic

    Corn chips buried under warm chili, melted cheddar, and diced onion — Frito pie, served the Texas way.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    2. Split the Fritos bag open lengthwise, or divide the chips between 4 bowls.
    3. Spoon the warm chili over the chips.
    4. Top with the shredded cheddar and diced onion.
    5. For the baked version, transfer to a baking dish, cover with cheese, and bake 10 minutes until bubbling. Serve hot with jalapeños if you like.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The classic is served right in the bag — open it, pour in the chili, and let everyone dig in. For a fork-friendly version, layer the chips, chili, and cheese in a small baking dish and broil until the cheese melts.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryLunch
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

    Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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