FRITO PIE: Easy and Delicious Recipe with Homemade Chili

[@gelusvenn5063]

Frito pie is my absolute jam. It's something I've always loved, that was a comfort food as a kid, and is even moreso as an adult. Makes sense though, I was born in Texas.

[@hotrodtex2124]

I was born and raised in Fort Worth Texas and grew up eating Frito Pie. I love that you added beans to yours. I found a quick hack for easy Frito Pie is to go to Wendy's, order a chili with cheese and onions, then go to a gas station and buy a bag of Fritos and then go home and mix them together. Wendy's for it being a fast food restaurant has pretty good chili.

[@christinasabauniversalmini5306]

I am from Houston TX and yes I grew up with Frito Pies

[@conietrujillo7010]

El Paso Texas. Love chili frito pie. I make it like you. Delicious ❤

[@noskpain2792]

Born and raised in Carrollton. I grew up eating this in elementary school, but we called it Mexican Jumbalya, and the cafeteria served it with white rice.

[@brittnieportis3094]

I love frito pie I’m from San Antonio, TX born and raised I love mines with nacho cheese and shredded cheese with jalapeños

[@marcyinspired1442]

I definitely wouldn't turn down the extra cheese! Yum! Thanks for watching!

[@jodig3285]

I grew up in Santa Fe and we had them all the time. Beans are a must for me!

[@marcyinspired1442]

I love Santa Fe! Lord willing, I'll be there next week. Really looking forward to some cooler temps. May have to find a place that serves Frito Pies while there.

[@L.Spencer]

@@marcyinspired1442 Is Santa Fe cooler in the summer, not as hot as Arizona?

[@marcyinspired1442]

@@L.Spencer it's quite a bit cooler and really beautiful. Temperatures are usually in the 80's in the summer.

[@clararemmers9383]

I’m from Houston Galveston area. I grew up eating frito pie. I think it’s name pie because the way we cooked it was like a casserole. It reminds me a bit of the cheese enchiladas. And we did top it off with black olives. I still make it that way. It’s delicious. A friend of mine who ate it for the first time wanted me to make this for her wedding. Lol

[@marcyinspired1442]

A wedding! That had to be a first! I love it, though. Thanks for the comment.

[@13Voodoobilly69]

Sounds good. I think I will try it. Thanks.

[@dianejohanson98]

I’m from Texas City, so basically the same area. Little League baseball games and football games was the place to get this treat. I still make it still. My family loves this.

[@MrCalston]

I lived in OKC in the 70s. It was popular then, then moved home to WVa and going to have your modified recipe real soon, thank you for sharing it🎉❤

[@TheJustUsLeague]

Thats how we do it in Galveston/League City area. We bake it like a casserole in the oven then when you get your portion in your bowl you add more fritos or cheese on top because the chili is almost gone, lol. 😅

[@ivdubgti]

I grew up in southern California and the icecream trucks made frito pies in the bag. So good!

[@RichieDee773]

Hey I’m originally from Chicago but I now live in Phoenix, a old timer friend of mine that I met in Phoenix but is from New Mexico showed me this and now I try to cook it myself! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

[@normafrausto7649]

I grew up in Del Rio, TX. I've loved eating chili bags or frito pie since I was young.❤ I still do.

[@marcyinspired1442]

Frito pie in a bag was so fun as a kid! But your'e right, it's still great as an adult.

[@BeccaPetersninelives]

I grew up in southwest Colorado..and frito pie was always a part of our family’s dinner rotation.

[@rogerkillion1616]

I live in Washington Indiana and I grew up eating Frito pie and I love it

[@marcyinspired1442]

Oh, wow! I'm learning Frito Pie was popular everywhere!

[@dianejohanson98]

Here in Texas, we could always find this treat at little league baseball games and football games! Grew up eating this. My family likes this and I still make it occasionally. My husband is the chili maker, but in Texas, no beans!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Texans know their chili, for sure! Didn't realize no beans. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@michellelongoria3929]

San Antonio here☺️ It’s big in our town. Always at every outdoor food event and sometimes a quick at home dinner idea😋 It’s always delicious..especially with a dollop of Rico Nacho cheese…which is another San Antonio staple❤️

[@davidalcaraz6003]

Have I Had "Frito Pie" as a kid ... Heck Yea, San Diego Ca.

[@allieeverett9017]

South Texas here...yep, we had Frito pie too 😀

[@gloriahohman2790]

My mom always made us Frito pie when ever we had left over chili. I'm originally from Eastern New Mexico but my dad was military so we lived in many places including Panama. I love all your videos especially Mexican themed as that is my heritage.❤❤

[@richardhale2117]

My elementary school in Oklahoma would serve this about once a month for lunch, always in a small Frito bag split along the back seam. Even though it was pretty plain (Fritos, mild chili, onions, cheese) it was hugely popular.

[@marcyinspired1442]

I can only imagine how much the students loved it. When I had it in a Frito bag, I always thought it was so exciting. Lol

[@toril8676]

I only recently found your channel and am happily watching your older videos. We ate Fritos chile pies in Oklahoma back in the 70s and probably before as well.

[@Greggsoldies]

When I was a kid in the 60s, I lived in Watts, CA. A cross the street from my house was a black owned neighborhood dinner that made the best chili. For 10 cents, I would buy a bag of fritos with chili on top.. I'm 64 now, and I still wish I had that chili recipe....

[@cgx9286]

I eat this atleast once a month here in TN. Love making it with homemade leftover chili, fresh diced tomatoes, black olives, cheese, chopped green onions(scallions) and of course sour cream! Yum yum

[@amandarivera9747]

Saludos desde Tennessee! Lo voy a preparar x primera vez para una quinceañera!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Espero que le guste.

[@samariiamerwin6284]

I grew up in Louisiana a couple of times my cousin had made for your pie It wasn't till I moved to California that I really knew what freedom pie was so when I watched your video it brought back childhood memories Thank you so much Marcy You really do inspire my cooking❤🙂💯💕

[@taosjedi]

Fritos Pie is one of my frenemy foods! I love it but it gives me heartburn bad! But like a fool I still eat it! I use the lighter salt fritos and no beans. I like the small bags but I cut them horizontally like we got them at the Tastee Freeze in Taos! I've made these with Won Ton strips and homemade tortilla chips too. Love that you did this, this I consider a native New Mexican food!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Yes! I would have cut the bag the other way, but for the thumbnail, I wanted people to read “Fritos” head on. 😜 It’s sad how you can’t eat certain foods as you get older. I drink a warm apple cider vinegar concoction every morning for that very reason and I rarely get heartburn anymore. Thanks for the comment.

[@diamondgoddess2534]

Wow, so easy! Will definitely try this version. 🤩

[@Kdija89]

S.A. and Austin! My dad just made Frito pie for Super Bowl Sunday. What a treat!

[@angelinarojo3990]

Hello from California👋 . I grew up eating this! My mom called it Chili Bowls. We NEVER had it without our Fritos. She would make us Taco Salad also with Fritos. Loving your channel Marcy! I ❤ NEW MEXICO

[@marcyinspired1442]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback.

[@opaledwards4766]

I'm from Texas and love Frito Pie.

[@khadijasalaiz4108]

I Live in NV but being born and raised in New Mexico, I always cook New Mexico food for my family. Im new to watching you and your meals are either the same way I cook or very similar. Thank-you

[@marcyinspired1442]

I love that you took the time to share that with me. To be honest, when I started posting my recipes on KZbin, I just thought of it as “food.” Then I started seeing a theme. I definitely cook “New Mexican,” and that has been the case no matter where I’ve lived. There’s something very special about the dishes we make, and even though there may be slight variations in our recipes, it still tastes like home. 🥰❤️

[@travisrasmussen4389]

I grew up in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. Frito pie was like a main staple there. Our school cafeterias even served it. Nice recipe here.

[@marcyinspired1442]

That's awesome! That would make any kid want to go to school!

[@laurajohnson9858]

Yes I love Frito pie. Thank you for the recipe. I’m from Albuquerque , NM, but live now in AZ. I had Frito Pie in Santa Fe, in the Plaza In the little Frito bag.

[@majoraanderson9742]

I love Frito pie is to eat it all the time with my kids whenever they had fundraisers at school until one day I made it for them at home and surprise them with it.

[@marcyinspired1442]

That's so cute. I can imagine them being surprised that they could have Frito Pie at home! 😆

[@deniseperalta-smith3948]

I grew up in Albuquerque. My entire family is from the NM area and has lived their for a very long time. I'm going to try this recipe and will use Chile powder from Hatch (the best chile ever!!!).

[@marcyinspired1442]

Happy to hear that. Hope you like this recipe.

[@lindasprunk5164]

I live in Albuquerque and I’m glad I found your channel I’m going to binge watch. I’m a chili snob as well!!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Ha! Glad I'm not alone. Thanks for the comment.

[@matthawrysko]

I grew up in Chicago, my Mother was Mexican and I remember her making this from time to time and never really had a name for it. Now I know, and when we travel in the southwest I see the signs for it everywhere. I always have fritos with my chili-now I know where I got it from 😄

[@s.peters2866]

Ok in the 60's I lived in Groton CT just off base in housing. My mom would make this but added green olives or black olives to her chili covered it in cheese and baked it in the oven. The Fritos on the bottom got all soft like masa, and the top was crunchy. It was delicious 😋

[@marcyinspired1442]

Oh wow, Connecticut!? And here I was thinking it would only be people in Texas and New Mexico responding. That’s awesome. Sounds like a cross between Frito Pie and Tamale Pie. Either way, I’m here for it! 🤤

[@s.peters2866]

@@marcyinspired1442 I kind of think it may have been a recipe put out by Frito lay back in the early to mid 60s. Maybe even further than that! Now that planted a seed of exploration. I must ask Jeeves or yahoo it ?!

[@marcyinspired1442]

@S. Peters Now, you got me curious. I just looked it up, as well. Seems likely that it does go back to Frito Lay, but the article I read wasn't definitive. Who would have thought Frito Pie could be controversial! 😂

[@IndigoRoses7]

I grew up in Austin, Texas and used to eat it all the time!! I love it. It's been a long time since I've had some and craving it...this recipe sounds amazing!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Yea, it's one of those foods you forget about. But every time you see it, it brings back happy memories.

[@nicolecav1359]

I'm craving frito pie I'm from Edinburg Texas

[@susanstanford6881]

Hi, I love Frito Pie I live in Little Rock, AR. I eat it all the time.

[@marcyinspired1442]

I guess Frito Pie is more widespread than I thought. Thanks for the comment. It’s fun learning where people are watching from.

[@susanstanford6881]

@@marcyinspired1442 You're welcome. I loved your video. I subscribed to your channel. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I also have a passion for food and cooking.

[@marcyinspired1442]

@Susan Stanford Thank you so much! 😊

[@megmarshall8872]

I grew up in Utah and we had Frito Pies!! But they are extra delicious in New Mexico where I have lived for the past 13 years! We love this beautiful, rugged state and the food here is the best! I am so happy I found your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcyinspired1442]

Thank YOU for such a nice comment. I’m happy you found my channel, too. 😊

[@joemartinez1175]

Albuquerque and get all the yummy things here in New Mexico.. I'm a chili addict to and if I can get away with putting chili on my food I will and it doesn't matter if it's Green or red, jalapeno or yellow hots.. Love your channel jus found it a few weeks ago great job.. thank you

[@marcyinspired1442]

So happy you found my channel, too. Loved reading your comment. ❤

[@teresamesserli8379]

I'm from El Paso, not a fundraiser item here. But I absolutely love it thanks to Sonic! Can't wait to make my own!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Oh my gosh! Sonic!!! I forgot they had Frito Pie.

[@IreneDenasha]

Yummmmmmyyyy😊😊😊😊😊

[@mbmorgan6155]

I remember Frito pie in elementary school. That was decades ago. I'm from Albuquerque, but live in Phoenix (30 years) now.

[@marcyinspired1442]

I'm a native New Mexican living in the Phoenix area, as well. I have yet to see Frito Pie offered anywhere in Arizona.

[@lennym480]

​@@marcyinspired1442 Use to sell them in Half Moon in Tempe, when it was open. They sucked though. Used canned wolf brand or some crap of chili and not real chile

[@GunSlingersSociety..]

I grew up in northern California and NW Montana and we had Frito pie couple times a month for dinner back in the 80s.. seen many variations over the years..

[@jn4205]

Born in Las Cruces raised in Northern California. I've had them and we love them. Your tutorial was good and being from Las Cruces we know our red chile and green and Hatch is one of the best. I'm gonna go get some Fritos so I can make some😆😋🙏

[@patf6220]

Yes! Grew up in La Mesa, love this recipe 💕

[@marcyinspired1442]

Yay! My hometown gets mentioned! 👏🏼 Thanks, cousin. 😀

[@leejunque]

I grew up in Greeley CO and this was a perfect buy at the neighborhood store by the high school.

[@thedreamteam41523]

I actually grew up in Maryland and had this at Hard Times Cafe and it was my favorite thing to order. Now I live in California and am planning on introducing it to my husband and my taste buds are watering just thinking about the yummy flavors. Alysia (AVP)

[@lisalongerot1855]

I love Frito pie!! I grew up in Albuquerque. I’m binge watching your channel as I just found it this morning looking for an authentic New Mexican green chile sauce. I now live near Phoenix. I have 5 pounds of frozen green chiles that my friend brought fresh from Hatch a couple of weeks ago. I think your recipes are the bomb!! Thank you for your videos!!

[@marcyinspired1442]

Thanks so much! I'm thrilled that you found my channel. I haven't been doing this very long, but am really enjoying sharing the recipes that are near and dear to my heart. If there's ever something specific you want to see, let me know. (Btw, I grew up in southern New Mexico and am now living in Arizona, as well.)

[@oeff7744]

Had it in Socorro county Fair in New Mexico, also in Albuquerque in Socorro they put chopped tomatoes too.

[@peggychristner9192]

I ate it once in Texas and so loved it!

[@juliejohnson7891]

We have Frito chili pie at least a few times a year! But we add tamales and onions to ours and bake in the oven. In a baking dish, add a little chili to the bottom, sprinkle some onions, then Fritos on top of that, then tamales, then more Fritos and chili and onions and lastly cheese. Bake in the oven until bubbly 😋

[@marcyinspired1442]

Oh my goodness! Your comment just made me hungry! That sounds SO good! 😋

[@theresaadame3328]

I'm from Harlingen, Texas; Love Frito Pie.

[@lovlymusicman]

I love the little Frito bags idea! I'm going to try that. Albuquerque, NM here. Frito pie makes everyone fall in love in with you. Always a fav! Thanks!

[@marierosehernandez1628]

I love Frito pie and I like your recipe I always went through the easy way but this looks good and my mouth is watery just watching the video Thanks

[@sylviajones2911]

yes im from Albuquerque i love frito pie but never tried this recipe, but im about too! thanks

[@DorisGaither-pk2jp]

Love this dish, raised in Texas had it t our high school cafeteria, a favorite for sure, thanks

[@CITYBORNDESERTBRED]

EXCELLENT chili, that little bit of cinnamon is lovely 👌🏾

[@marcyinspired1442]

Thanks. I feel like it adds a nice touch, too.

[@lorettachavez614]

I keep finding your videos love your channel from Albuquerque

[@marcyinspired1442]

That's good to know my recipes are popping up. Thanks for watching!

[@sherysullivan1068]

I'm from Illinois and I'll be making this recipe soon. I might've made it once before. Thank you.

[@katherinemelindascott9898]

Yummy. I'm from lubbock texas. I love frito pie and chilli. ❤

[@gls5769]

I love Frito pie...I had asked for the recipe...Thank you! It looks good😋

[@brandiedeaton7910]

i grew up in ga and i used a leftover chili night to make a casserole with layers of fritos chili and chesses

[@marcyinspired1442]

Sounds like the perfect use of leftovers. Yum! 😋Thanks for the comment.

[@farteaga1461]

i really like how you explained everything step by step because i grew up in brownsville and this was my favorite and i tried making some with caned chilli and it wasnt as good but this recepi is the best ....thanx

[@Marcheziora]

I'm surprised by how many people out of Texas know of Frito Pies!

[@marcyinspired1442]

It’s definitely more wide reaching than I knew!

[@rustytrotter1677]

Marcy, born and raised in Atlanta, GA...and had Frito Pie many, many times! Then it was always with canned Chili...Love your channel and you've got me hooked on Hatch Chilies!!!! I have to order them on line and they are the 505 and 575 brands!!! Thank you!

[@justinkade0722]

NM native here! I thought everybody ate Frito Pie too, until I moved to CA. You remind me of my family by the way.

[@marcyinspired1442]

Awe. That is the best compliment I could have gotten. Love that I feel like family.

[@rexdockery9351]

Love how your dog is waiting for a bite LOL

[@ericasolis1854]

Hello 👋 I'm from Wyoming and I recently moved to Carlsbad NM and I tried frito pie here for the first time and loved it!! Did not grow up eating this, but wanted to learn to make it.

[@marcyinspired1442]

Hi Erica. I'm happy you found my channel and appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope you're enjoying your move to Carlsbad.

[@dih1268]

From Southeastern NM! When eating out of the individual frito bags, we called them “Walking Tacos” and the clean up was great!!! 😊

[@marcyinspired1442]

Love that! That's when I offer to do the dishes!

[@garywylie2231]

I have had Frito Pie. I live near Houston. Ours is usually Wolf chili no beans with cheese and onions but yours looks and I would imagine, tastes better! I'll have to try your way next.

[@jrboi1960]

Grew up in Galveston / area home made chili pie is the best.

[@rdcustomdiecast]

I love Frito Pie. Growing up in West Texas it was a staple. I will give your chili a shot for sure. I have a tried and true recipe however I like mixing it up and trying new recipes.

[@marcyinspired1442]

It's funny you say that because I have a tried and true recipe, too, but decided to mix it up for this video. If you grew up in Texas, I bet you make a fantastic chili. Thanks for watching & commenting. 😊

[@rdcustomdiecast]

@@marcyinspired1442 I was born and raised in Midland but almost was born in Santa Fe where my parents married. I have 2 brothers that live in Albuquerque. Funny was 7 years I have lived on the Alabama Gulf Coast, it’s always a great treat to come home to Texas to eat great Mexican food and BBQ. Luckily I do a lot of cooking in my home and am able to get key seasoning and spices sent to me by family. I have a few key KZbin creators I watch that focus on cooking just were I can have a taste of home.

[@marcyinspired1442]

@@rdcustomdiecast I interned in Midland two summers in a row, when I was in college, and have lots of great memories there. And I can relate to missing food from home. For many years my mom would mail red Hatch chile to me. I always wondered what the postal workers thought because you could smell it through the packaging. Lol

[@davidhannan2023]

At our Seventh-day Adventist church potlucks we call it haystacks. Except we add chopped spinach to it on top of the chili and then also add black or green olives and some jalapeño otherwise everything else is the same. mmmm mmmm good! From MN and now live in Branson, MO. Both places I’ve had it 👍😃

[@marcyinspired1442]

Hello to you in Branson. Church potlucks are the best! I always wish people would bring printed recipes and put them beneath their dishes because I'm usually trying to hunt down recipes afterwards. I would never imagine this with spinach, but I don't knock anything until I try it. Thanks for the comment.

[@davidhannan2023]

@@marcyinspired1442 EXACTLY! Me too, label your dishes 😃

[@gabrielpimentel139]

Verrry Niiice 👍😁👍

[@marcyinspired1442]

Thanks! Appreciate the TWO thumbs up!

[@gabrielpimentel139]

I love FritoPie! Thank you for the recipe! It's AMAZING!!😚

[@danelleangelo8897]

From San Diego Ca, my whole family and grew up on frito pie

[@marcyinspired1442]

Hello to you in San Diego. Thanks so much for watching!

[@susankbaldwin6057]

Grew up on it in Oklahoma too! Thanks for this recipe!

[@jackiehorn3724]

I went to high school in Aztec New Mexico and was a carhop at the local root beer stand. One our most popular things on the menu was the frito pie. Then came taquitos, then came the mamma burger, the papa burger, the teen burger, and the baby burger. Plus the fried chicken and other things….lol.

[@marcyinspired1442]

I can only imagine how cool a root beer stand was! I wish they were still around. The menu sounds fantastic. Love that you remember it so well.

[@bethanyberry-sennet3698]

Frito pie was a school staple for lunch at my elementary school growing up in DFW. Thank you for the recipe. I didn’t know I could use cornstarch as a thickening agent.

[@noskpain2792]

Same here, but with white rice.

[@gls5769]

I'm from New Mexico..I have been looking for a Frito pie recipe..It looks delicious..😊

[@jerrystraight4916]

Marcy, I love Frito Pie myself. I am originally from a small town in Germany where almost everyone cooks really spicy hot foods and mostly Mexican Foods. Love your channel wouldn't miss even 1 video! Happy New Years!

[@papamoore4341]

My mother used to make it here in the Appalachians mountains she called it chili casserole cause she would use left over homemade chili and it was fantastic on cold mountain nights

[@marcyinspired1442]

This would definitely hit the spot on a cold night! Love the different names people call it, too. Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment.

[@brettg9481]

Girl, we have been eating those in Arkansas for decades. Don't sleep on the reach of the Frito Chili Pie.

[@TimothyWood-b6y]

I am from Kentucky and I love me some good Fritopie

[@shay7090]

Yes, it is a staple at parties in NM

[@marcyinspired1442]

Have you had Frito Pie before? If so, let me know in the comments where you're from and where you had it. 😋

[@donaldpump3072]

I shall try this

[@cardsbystephanie]

I grew up near Seattle, WA and first had this as a child at my city’s local fair. I was hooked and my family has been making this for as long as I can remember. I can’t eat chili without corn chips or tortillas, though. Frito Pie ruined that for me, in the best possible way! 😋

[@marcyinspired1442]

That's funny, but I totally get it. When you're so used to eating something a certain way, even the simplest change can seem like something is wrong.

[@devoriahall6827]

This Frito pie is going to be GREAT this football season as an appetizer!! I think I'll add a little diced jalapeno, then chili powder to taste. Thanks again Marcy for sharing.

[@marcyinspired1442]

Yes, it's the perfect party food. Thank YOU for watching & commenting. 😀👌

[@mmeter3]

Just found your channel. Good food. My wife is from Las cruces. We re in Phoenix. I ll keep watching

[@marcyinspired1442]

Happy you found my channel. You'll have to ask your wife if she knows where La Mesa is. That's where I'm from.

[@ssmit80]

Yum, I love chili pie. We usually make that or quesidillas with left over chili. We always make chile differently. Last time we used the chugwater chili that we picked up on the way to Yellowstone. Wasn't my favorite. I need to try that hatch chili powder. From Colorado.

[@marcyinspired1442]

Hello to you in Colorado and thanks for the comment. I almost never make chile from powder. I tend to only use it for additional flavoring. But ever since I got this particular one, I'm using it on everything.

[@quizzie8396]

Hi there I'm from Southern California and we called it nachos fritos how ever anyone calls it it sure is good 😋

[@marcyinspired1442]

I couldn't agree more. So long as it's good, I don't care what it's called! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesowen4938]

I got it for lunch, in school. I still eat it. I like to put a dash of hot sauce in mine.

[@joseramirez9277]

My favorite meal Frito pie

[@monavelasco-mireles261]

Hola Marcy. I’m from SoCal, and here we call them FritoBoats.

[@marcyinspired1442]

FritoBoats! I like that. 👌🏼

[@sgtrock2821]

Omg my mouth is watering. I’m going to the grocery store… Well done and Thank you! You’re beautiful btw. Your husband is a lucky guy.

[@marcyinspired1442]

You are too kind. Thanks for the comment.

[@AmethystTheEspeon]

I'm from Florida. They call them Walking Tacos over here. I refer to them by their original name. I love Frito pie.

[@lindaharris7728]

Yes I make it to frito pie but I cut up lettuce and tomatoes put it on top and cheese and sour cream I live in Tucumcari new Mexico God bless ❤😊