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Frito pies (walking tacos) in a white bowl on a white round plate with a second bowl behind with a white and black towel behind all on a wooden surface
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Frito Pies or Walking Tacos

Frito Pies, also known as Walking Tacos, are a simple combination of Frito chips, chili, and cheese. Perfect for camping or game day.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar cheese, chili, Frito chips, tacos, texmex
Dietary Needs Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Meat Beef
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 513kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 9 1/4 oz Frito corn chips 1 bag
  • 4 cups chili prepared
  • 1 cup fiesta blend cheese
  • Desired taco toppings

Instructions

  • Heat the chili in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until warmed through, about 5 minutes
  • Separate the Fritos into 4 serving bowls
  • Divide the heated chili among the bowls and layer on top of the Fritos
  • Top with 1/4 cup of cheese
  • Add any desired taco toppings

Notes

To make it a "walking taco" use individual-sized bags of Fritos and add the chili, cheese, and toppings into the bag.
Nutrition facts calculated without toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1711IU | Vitamin C: 216mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 3mg