Description
Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a quick and tasty dish that combines crunchy Fritos corn chips with warm chili, cheese, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chili (your choice of meat or vegetarian)
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- If you’re using canned chili, heat it in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through. If making homemade chili, prepare it according to your favorite recipe.
- In a large bowl, layer the Fritos at the bottom.
- Pour the warm chili over the Fritos, ensuring an even coating.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top of the chili.
- Add the diced tomatoes, followed by the optional ingredients—onions and olives.
- Dollop sour cream on top for added creaminess.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an added pop of flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crunch of the Fritos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fritos Chili Cheese Salad, quick salad, chili salad, easy recipe