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FIESTA FRITO PIE

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup sweet peppers diced
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 15 oz can sweet corn kernels
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce {or use more if you want it really saucy}
  • 2 cups extra sharp cheddar
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Brown meat in skillet with a little salt. When beef renders fat add onion and peppers. Drain fat from pan and add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Simmer until sauce thickens. Add corn and enchilada sauce.
  • Place a thick layer* of Fritos in the bottom of a deep pie or quiche dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Top 1/2 of cheese and then with the meat sauce and remaining cheese
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through and melty. Garnish with more chips, avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Use a lot of Fritos or a little, and save some Fritos for garnish and snacking
Keyword dinner idea, frito pie, Mexican casserole, taco casserole, tacos, Tex-Mex dinner