Preparation
One possibility for making Frito pie is by combining Fritos or other corn chips with chili and cheese in a large pan and baking it as a casserole. Because so many chips are used in the dish, they tend to be moistened but not soggy from the chili. An easier option is to place the Fritos in single-serving bowls and covering them with chile, then cheese and other toppings.
An alternative method uses a small, single-serving bag of corn chips, with chili or taco meat poured over the top. The combination is then often finished with grated cheese, onions, jalapeños, lettuce, and sour cream. This second method is sometimes called a Frito boat or a walking taco in the Midwestern United States, while in the Ohio Valley region, it is commonly called taco-in-a-bag. ("Walking taco," however, is the favored term at least in southwest Ohio.). Frito pies are popular at sports venues, fundraisers, bingos, open houses, state fairs and street vendors.
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