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Frito Chili Pie Dip

April 1, 2019, Updated April 26, 2019 — By Glitter & Graze — 2 Comments

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Give your guests something to talk about with this Frito chili pie dip for your next get together. Hearty chili and gooey cheese make this the perfect appetizer for you to try.

There is nothing I love more than a big bowl of Frito pie. I’ve been eating this dish as long as I can remember and it has always been one of my favorites.

I wanted to take the original dish of Frito pie and make it into a dip. I mean us Texans love Frito pie so what could be better than making a dip version.

What is Frito Pie?

If you aren’t from the south you might be asking what is Frito pie anyway? A pie made of Fritos? It’s actually not even a pie at all.

This dish is similar to nachos, but eaten with a fork. A layer of Fritos, then chili meat, then cheese. And that’s it. Many people top with sour cream, onions, and jalapenos.

Now where Frito Pie originated is up for debate. Some say New Mexico in 1960, but others say in Texas in 1949. Of course I am team Texas. What would you say?

How to Make

You start off with some ground beef (Photo 1) Have your heat on high and chop it up into smaller pieces (Photo 2) and cook until brown and drain the grease (Photo 3)

Making the Chili

After you have drained the grease from the meat add the tomato sauce (Photo 1) Then add a can of Rotel (Photo 2) and then water (Photo 3)

Next you’re going to add a can of drained and rinsed kidney beans (Photo 4) Now the spices. Add chili powder (Photo 5) Then add dried onion flakes (Photo 6)

Add sugar, (Photo 7) oregano, (Photo 8) cumin, (Photo 9) paprika, (Photo 10) salt, (Photo 11) and then the cayenne pepper.

Stir all the ingredient in well and bring to a boil ad reduce the heat to low and shimmer for about 30 minutes.

You want the consistency to be thick and not really much liquid.

Putting Together the Dip

My secret for this dish is using this jalapeno cream cheese I found (Photo 1) Take 2 jalapeno cream cheese containers and create a nice layer on a cast iron pan or a casserole dish (Photo 2)

Next take the chili you made and layer it on top of the cream cheese (Photo 3) Now top it off with some shredded cheese (Photo 4)

Put it in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (Photo 5)

Tips on this Dish

  • If you don’t have a lot of time to make this full recipe when you need it, you can make the chili the day before and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready for it.
  • If you must you can always buy premade chili and use that instead. You need about 5 cups of chili
  • Always let your cream cheese sit out for a bit to soften so it spreads easier.
  • If you’re worried about heat you can always use one jalapeno cream cheese and one regular. Just mix them together in a bowl before so the two kinds are mixed together.
  • I prefer using a Mexican style blend of shredded cheese, but this is really up to you. Pepper jack would be great and so would just plain cheddar cheese.
  • This dip wouldn’t be called Frito Chili Pie Dip if it didn’t come with Fritos. I prefer the bigger Fritos because you can fit more dip on the chip.
  • This recipe can also be made with ground turkey instead of beef just like in this turkey chili recipe.

If you liked this recipe, check out these

Turkey Chili
Frito Pie Poppers
7 Layer Bean Dip
Crawfish Dip

Need more ideas for party food? Check out my appetizers page to find the perfect dish for your next get together.

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frito chili pie dip on a corn chip with dip in a pan in the background
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Frito Chili Pie Dip

Give your guests something to talk about with this Frito chili pie dip for your next get together. Hearty chili and gooey cheese make this the perfect appetizer for you to try.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili dip, frito pie, frito pie dip
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 552kcal
Author: Glitter and Graze

Ingredients

  • 2 jalapeno cream cheese 15 oz
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 bag Fritos

Chili

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can Rotel 10 oz
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed 15.5 oz
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 TBSP chili powder
  • 1/2 TBSP dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 TSP oregano
  • 1/2 TSP sugar
  • 1/2 TSP paprika
  • 1/2 TSP salt
  • 1/4 TSP cumin
  • 1/8 TSP cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add ground beef to a pan over high heat chop up and brown
  • After meat is cooked drain fat and put back on burner
  • Add tomato sauce, rotel, beans, water and seasoning and stir
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and shimmer for 30 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add cream cheese to a cast iron pan or casserole dish in a nice layer
  • Then add chili on top of cream cheese and then shredded cheese
  • Cook for 25 minutes and serve with Fritos

Notes

  • If you don’t have a lot of time to make this full recipe when you need it, you can make the chili the day before and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready for it.
  • If you must you can always buy premade chili and use that instead. You need about 5 cups of chili
  • Always let your cream cheese sit out for a bit to soften so it spreads easier.
  • If you’re worried about heat you can always use one jalapeno cream cheese and one regular. Just mix them together in a bowl before so the two kinds are mixed together.
  • I prefer using a Mexican style blend of shredded cheese, but this is really up to you. Pepper jack would be great and so would just plain cheddar cheese.
  • This dip wouldn’t be called Frito Pie Dip if it didn’t come with Fritos. I prefer the bigger Fritos because you can fit more dip on the chip.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Frito Chili Pie Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 552 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 944mg41%
Potassium 633mg18%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 1030IU21%
Vitamin C 6.2mg8%
Calcium 229mg23%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes Tagged With: appetizers, cheese, chili, cream cheese, dip, dips, football food, frito pie, jalapeno, party food

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Comments

  1. Kristin says

    April 1, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    This is such a yummy recipe! I made it for my sons Birthday and it was a hit! I will definitely make it again!

    Reply
    • Dainya says

      April 1, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      Glad you and your guest enjoyed it

      Reply

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