Frito Pie. In a 'one bite' form.
Frito Pie is classic football watching food, though I know plenty of people (including myself) who enjoy this even when there isn't a football game on. For the non-Americans wondering what this is, in a frito pie you have fritos corn chips, chili, cheese, and I like to top mine with raw onions.
I had fritos scoops on hand (which is something I always have on hand, I love snacking on a few corn chips when I have a salty craving) and I was looking through the pantry when I saw a can of Wolf Brand chili (I buy the mild flavor with no beans).
So I had fritos, chili, and cheese and onion in the fridge. It was pretty obvious what was going to be for lunch. But wait... these scoops are pretty deep. Deep enough for a small spoonful of chili. Can you see where I am going with this? I topped each crispy frito scoop with some of the chili, then broiled it in the oven with some cheese, and finished with raw onion. It was simple, it was delicious, and the men in your life will love you if you make this for them.
These would be great to serve during a football game or any party!
I almost feel silly providing a recipe for this. Almost.
Frito Pie Bites
Frito Lay Scoops
Wolf Brand Chili (or homemade)
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Raw Onions, small dice
1. Lay out the scoops on a baking sheet.
2. Use a small spoon to add chili to the scoop. The chili needs to be room temperature or cold, not warm. Sprinkle cheese on top.
3. Turn on your broiler (or preheat your oven) and place in the oven until the cheese is nice and melted, about 3 - 5 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes before topping with onions. Enjoy!
Wait! You may have vegetarians at your party? Go ahead and fill the scoop with black beans, corn, cilantro and cheese.
They are just as delicious and just as fun!
Frito Pie is classic football watching food, though I know plenty of people (including myself) who enjoy this even when there isn't a football game on. For the non-Americans wondering what this is, in a frito pie you have fritos corn chips, chili, cheese, and I like to top mine with raw onions.
I had fritos scoops on hand (which is something I always have on hand, I love snacking on a few corn chips when I have a salty craving) and I was looking through the pantry when I saw a can of Wolf Brand chili (I buy the mild flavor with no beans).
So I had fritos, chili, and cheese and onion in the fridge. It was pretty obvious what was going to be for lunch. But wait... these scoops are pretty deep. Deep enough for a small spoonful of chili. Can you see where I am going with this? I topped each crispy frito scoop with some of the chili, then broiled it in the oven with some cheese, and finished with raw onion. It was simple, it was delicious, and the men in your life will love you if you make this for them.These would be great to serve during a football game or any party!
I almost feel silly providing a recipe for this. Almost.
Frito Pie BitesFrito Lay Scoops
Wolf Brand Chili (or homemade)
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Raw Onions, small dice
1. Lay out the scoops on a baking sheet.
2. Use a small spoon to add chili to the scoop. The chili needs to be room temperature or cold, not warm. Sprinkle cheese on top.
3. Turn on your broiler (or preheat your oven) and place in the oven until the cheese is nice and melted, about 3 - 5 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes before topping with onions. Enjoy!
Wait! You may have vegetarians at your party? Go ahead and fill the scoop with black beans, corn, cilantro and cheese.
They are just as delicious and just as fun!
18 comments:
what a cute idea! I love that it has a combination of chili and cheese. Perfect football food!
Our kids would absolutely love these. Okay, so would the husband...Love the alternate vegetarian idea too!
Cute idea! I can tell by your wonderful photos that this would be great on homemade cornmeal crackers.
Perfect football food! These are the kind of goodies that people my family wouldn't be able to stop eating.
I love using all of the different scoop chips. It makes portioning for parties soooo much easier.
You have more will power than I do though. I can't keep those things in my house without devouring the bag during the week.
Me too! I like the vegetarian version too! Great little pics!
This recipe isn't as silly as the "recipe" I posted for instant coffee "mocha". LOL!
I can't keep stuff like fritos in my house. They'd ruin my low carb diet. LOL!
I can see these disappearing VERY quickly. I don't think I'd be able to stop at one, or ten.
mmmh. This is so creative and yummy!!!
Great recipe!
Yummy!! Wish I would have had some of those for my football friday!!
I love Frito pie, so I can imagine that I'd love little servings like this even better!
This is the perfect finger food! I liked the meat & veggie versions, and have just made a bunch of chili so will have to give this a try!
These appetizers look so cute and fun!
These look so fun! Cant wait to try them out. Although I looove chili, this veggies version is looking so yummy!
mmmmmmm total inspiration! this would be a perfect lunch today, wish I had some!
These are adorable! And such a crowd pleaser. I can't imagine anyone not being able to give into their savory, crispy charm.
my next party.. i have to make these! Great idea and thy are sooo cute.
As the male half of a foodblogging couple, I half to thank you for posting this and say I will most certainly making a batch of your recipe for the game. Yum.
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