Frito Chili Pie (Only 3 Ingredients)

Grab a bag of Fritos crunchy corn chips, a can of chili, and some cheese, then you're all set to make this 3-Ingredient Frito Chili Pie. This sheet pan recipe for Chili Frito Pies is perfect for parties, a movie night, or the big game day! 

Frito Chili Pie

I've loved a good Frito Pie since I was a kid! This Frito Chili Pie recipe is the ultimate comfort food, serving as both an easy dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. I mean it's chili with Fritos - what could be better?

The gooey, melted cheese plus hot, bubby chili, and crunchy Fritos means loads of textures and flavors.

This easy Frito Pie recipe is perfect for those moments when you’re short on time. It’s also a fantastic twist on Taco Tuesday, offering a delicious and easy alternative that everyone will enjoy.

Why You'll Love This Simple Frito Chili Pie Recipe

Quick & Easy – With just a few ingredients like layers of Frito corn chips, chili, and cheese, you can whip up Easy Frito Pie in 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Minimal Ingredients – No complicated shopping lists! All you need is chili, Fritos, and cheddar cheese which are easy to find at all grocery stores.

Customizable – You can make Fritos Chili Pie your own by adding toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, onions, or avocado. Prefer spicier chili? Add extra heat!

Great for Gatherings – This easy Frito Pie recipe is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for game nights, potlucks, or casual family dinners.

Kid-Friendly – Kids love the crunchy, cheesy, and savory combination, making it a meal the whole family can enjoy.

One-Pan Simplicity – If you bake it in a casserole dish, cleanup is a breeze. You can also serve it directly in Frito bags for a fun, no-mess meal.

Best Chili for Frito Pie

Making Frito Pie with canned chili is one thing that makes this one of my favorite easy recipes. Hormel Chili with Beans is our favorite chili but making frito pie with Wolf brand chili is also a really popular choice.

Choosing the best canned chili for Frito Pie is ultimately based on your family's taste. You could go with a vegetarian chili, chili with no beans, or a hot chili. The best Frito pie will be the one with your favorite canned chili!

Equipment Needed

• Baking sheet or large baking dish
• Parchment paper
• Spoon
• Cutting board
• Knife

Frito Pie Ingredients

Frito pie recipe with canned chili only has 3 main ingredients plus toppings (if you wish):

• Fritos chips
• Chili with beans
• Shredded cheddar cheese (mild, medium or sharp cheddar cheese)
• Chopped yellow onion and Chopped cilantro (optional garnishes)

Find the complete recipe with ingredients measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions

Chili Cheese Frito Pie is versatile and there are lots of ways to change it up!

Fritos Chips. Original Fritos are our preference for this recipe but you could also use Fritos Scoops or Chili Cheese Fritos. Tortilla chips would also work and you'd have something more like Chili Nachos! You could also use generic corn chips!

Homemade Chili. Use your favorite chili recipe instead of canned chili if you wish! For this Chili Frito Pie, it's best to use a thick chili recipe.

Leftover Chili. In the same line of thinking, if you have leftover chili, you can absolutely use it in place of canned chili for this recipe.

How to Make Frito Pie

A recipe for how to make Frito Chili Pie is so easy and fast! This dish is a hit with the whole family, combining the irresistible flavors of Fritos, hearty chili, and gooey cheese.

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
2. To your parchment paper lined 9x13 baking sheet add the Fritos. 
3. Spread out chili on top of the chips
4. Sprinkle the cheese on top. 
5. Cook for 15 minutes or until the chili is heated through and the cheese has melted. 
6. Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Variations

Instead of a baked Frito Pie, here are some other ways to serve this simple recipe.

Walking Frito Pies - like walking tacos, you can buy individual bags of Fritos, open them and add a scoop of piping ht chili then cheese on top of the chili and enjoy!

Self-Serve Frito Pies - instead of the Frito Bake, make a big pot of chili (or heat up canned chili in a slow cooker), set out bowls of cheese and other toppings, then let each guest make their own Chili Frito Pie.

Vegetarian Frito Pie Recipe - Use meatless chili for a vegetarian version!

Stove-top Chili with Fritos - If time is not on your side, heat the chili over medium heat on the stovetop and put it on top of the Fritos and immediately add the shredded cheese so the cheese melts.

Make Ahead - ​Heat the chili ahead of time in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Toppings for Fritos Pie

Here are some of our favorite toppings for Frito Pie with canned chili:

• Green Onions
• Hot Sauce
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Extra Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Salsa
• Lettuce
• Bell peppers
• Diced red onion