Hello, friends! Football season is fast approaching {yay!} and we all know what that means... tailgates and tons of food! Oh, yes. I've paired up with H-E-B once again today to bring you the ultimate cheesy, savory snack for your tailgate. Frito Pie Dip! Frito Pie is a southern staple made of layers of corn chips, chili, and tons of cheese. Once I saw the Texas Dippers corn chips in my package, Frito pie was the first thing that came to mind! How could I make such a messy, delicious dish into a party-friendly option? Well, turn it into a dip of course.
I was honestly shocked at how quickly and easily this came together! I simply whipped up a small batch of chili, let it simmer for a bit until it thickened, and then just poured it into an oven safe dish and topped it with a veritable mountain of cheese. Popped that sucker under the broiler for a minute to melt the cheese, and I was already done. This is serious comfort food, and seriously easy.
Now, I know this baby isn't the most photogenic recipe I've ever made, but trust me when I say it tastes divine! Even my mom and younger brother, probably the pickiest eaters I've ever met, gave it a very enthusiastic two thumbs up. I personally just whipped up a fast, small-batch chili for this, but you can use your own favorite recipe, or even {gasp!} use the canned stuff in a pinch. I took it easy with the seasonings, just going with some onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to account for the picky eaters, but feel free to give yours more of a kick if you desire. 🙂
You can find these delicious Texas Dippers at your local H-E-B, along with lots of other snacks perfect for gameday, including salt & pepper pistachios, barbeque pretzel crackers, and of course their famous deli guacamole! You can find a store near you HERE. Don’t forget to follow H-E-B on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest. Happy shopping!
frito pie dip
Ingredients
- ½ lb lean ground beef {I used 93/7}
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- garlic powder onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar
- H-E-B Texas Dippers corn chips to serve
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the olive oil and chopped onion. Turn heat onto medium-high, and cook until onion has softened.
- Add in the ground beef and spices, and cook until meat is browned and no longer pink. If using a fattier meat, drain the excess fat.
- Add in the tomato sauce, turn heat onto low, and cover. Let the chili simmer for 30-45 minutes, until thickened.
- When ready to serve, transfer the chili to an oven-safe container, and top with the cheese. Place under the broiler for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese, and serve immediately with H-E-B Texas Dippers corn chips. Enjoy!
Disclosure: I received materials from H-E-B for this recipe. Posts are truthful, and all thoughts and opinions are my own and not influenced by this sponsorship. Recipe is an original creation by Valentina Celant at TheBakingFairy.net
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Ohhhh my gosh. That cheese. I think this is super photogenic... like, I'm-drooling-over-that-drippy-cheese, get-in-my-belly photogenic! 😀
Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble says
This looks awesome! I'm dying to try this now 🙂