Frito Pie

Frito Pie Tips

Where did Frito pie originate?

This Frito pie casserole is inspired by the "walking taco", which is believed to have been invented at a New Mexico Woolworth’s drugstore in 1960.

What goes with Frito pie?

There are many dishes that go with Frito pie! You can’t go wrong with delicious toppings such as guacamole and roasted tomato salsa. For a cool, crisp salad, try Mexican fiesta salad or Southwest salad. If you want something a little more hearty, make Spanish rice or a corn and bean salad.

What else can you add to a Frito pie?

Frito pie is a flexible casserole that you can customize with other stir-ins such as minced green chilies, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, chopped onion or frozen corn kernels.