Originally Posted by
Winger Ed.
The quick version of that we used to get at the 'slop chute' in the Service was a small bag of Fritos,
it was spilt open on the side edge, and a big spoon full of chili dumped on it.
On close examination-- It looks rather disgusting. But I really liked it.
I make a version of it the kids called 'Mexican Lasagna':
You layer it up like regular Lasagna, but its made with either Wolf or Hormel Chili-- no beans.
Not the East coast home made chili that is really spaghetti sauce with an extra 3" of water on top
and a few cut up hot dogs floating around in it.
The layers are chili, crushed Fritos, chopped onion, shredded sharp cedar cheese,
corn tortillas, chili, Fritos, onions, cheese, and so on.
Then a thick layer of shredded cedar cheese on top.
It should fill a casserole dish all the way to the top.
Cover with foil, bake at 350 about 45 minutes, uncover and bake until the cheese browns.
I could live on it.
There's also a reason they call it Frito pie and not tortilla chip pie.
They don't interchange any better than Crisco does as a straight up substitute for butter.
For decent home made chili, the grocery store kits from Wick Fowler or Carrol Shelby are pretty good.