Description
Frito Taco Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, and crispy Fritos into a delightful casserole. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is loved by both kids and adults for its delicious layers and satisfying crunch. With minimal cleanup required and the option to customize with your favorite toppings, you’ll find it easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether served at a family dinner or game day gathering, this hearty bake will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups Fritos
- 1 can chili beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream for topping
- Shredded lettuce for topping
- Diced tomatoes for topping
- Diced onion for topping
- Sliced jalapeños (optional) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the Fritos, followed by the beef mixture, chili beans, diced tomatoes, and half of the cheese.
- Top with remaining Fritos and cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving; top with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg