Corn Chip Pie

Frito Pie is a hearty, casual American dish that layers chili, cheese, and other toppings over a bed of crunchy corn chips, often served directly in the chip bag. It typically features a base of Fritos corn chips topped with chili con carne, shredded cheddar cheese, onions, and sometimes jalapeños or sour cream. The dish is a beloved staple of Southern and Southwestern U.S. cuisine, popular at fairs, ballparks, and as a comforting home-cooked meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Frito Pie is high in carbohydrates from the corn chips and protein from the chili, but it's also typically high in fat and sodium due to the cheese and processed meat. A standard serving provides a substantial amount of calories, roughly in the 400-600 range, along with notable iron and fiber from the beans in the chili.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Frito Pie is a quintessential example of American 'comfort food' ingenuity, often associated with resourceful, no-fuss cooking. Its unique serving method—sometimes assembled and eaten straight from the chip bag—makes it a portable and iconic snack-food hybrid.