HOw To FRITO PIE RECIPE

OK, this is not really a recipe per se, more like sharing something unusual that is truly a Southern dish.  Southwestern too.  We have it on occasion when we want to do something that's easy, it's cold outside, and we just feel like throwing caution to the wind, ha.

It is called "Frito Pie".  What?  Never heard of it?  CLICK HERE for the Wiki entry all about it.  No one knows the true origin but the 'recipe' always consists of at least Fritos, chili and cheese.  Anything else you want to add is entirely optional.  I myself grew up eating it just like this.  2nd Man grew up eating it at his brother's sports games where it was served IN a small bag of Fritos!  It can even be baked like a casserole.  This though, is how we enjoy it most.  Sure you can go all fancy and make your own chili, and we have done that on occasion but really, after a long day at work, and a cold drive home, nothing is easier than opening a can of your favorite chili and throwing this together.

These are the four basic ingredients we use:

 1 large bag of Fritos

1 can of chili (your favorite)

2 cups shredded cheddar

1 onion

Heat the chili in a pan.
Shred the cheese.
Dice the onion.
Open the bag of Fritos.

Take a bowl, put as many fritos in the bottom as you'd like, then pour some hot chili on top, and sprinkle on some onions and cheese.  Again, no set amount, just whatever amount you like (or how hungry you are).

Frito Pie

This is what it looks like when you're done assembling it.  The cheese starts to melt and you just dig in with a spoon.  Other options are sour cream, jalapeños  chives, bacon, whatever you want to do.  Is it good for you?  Probably not.

Is it delicious and satisfying?  Absolutely.

Try it, you might just like this bit of Americana!