Frito Pie in a Jar Recipe
A crowd-pleasing Frito Pie Mason Jars recipe with chili, cheese, and crunchy Fritos. This easy, make-ahead mason jar Frito pie idea is perfect for game day, picnics, or casual parties. Learn tips, variations, and how to serve!
Servings: 6
Calories: 417kcal
Equipment
- Pan
- Mason jars
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 30 oz canned chili beans 2 cans
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce 1 can
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1 packet
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- Fritos corn chips
- Salt as desired
- Pepper as desired
- Sour cream optional toppings
- Diced green or red onions for optional toppings
- Guacamole optional toppings
- Lettuce optional toppings
- Diced tomatoes optional toppings
- Bell peppers optional toppings
- Jalapeños optional toppings
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and ground turkey until browned on medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in chili beans and tomato sauce. Simmer about 10 minutes until thick.
- Preheat oven to to 400°F (204°C)
- Divide chili into mason jars, top with cheddar, add a layer of Fritos, and more cheese.
- Bake jars 2–3 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Place the glass mason jars in the oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Add your favorite toppings and extra Fritos before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1290mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1314IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 6mg