Frito Pie Dip

Forget messing around with the flimsy little bags and transform your Frito pie into a communal dinner over a hot skillet of cheesy, beany dip. This Frito pie dip recipe is ready for parties or cozy nights at home.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Lisa Bush

Frito Pie just became something superior: a dip!

Frito pie dip does just that.

A finish of lime zest and fresh lime juice gives it a surprising but welcome lift.

Frito pie dip in a cast iron skillet at a table setting with beer, plates, and lime wedges

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Now, the hard part: Is Frito pie dip for a party or for dinner?

Spread across the bottom of a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, deep-dish pie plate, or 2-quart baking dish.

Evenly spread the chili over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with cheese.

Frito pie dip in a cast iron skillet at a table setting with a bag of fritos lays, a single serving of dip on a plate, a small bowl of diced tomatoes, and a beer

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Bake until the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

While the dip bakes, prepare the toppings.

Dollop the remaining 2 tablespoons of sour cream on top and serve with corn chip scoops.

Cream cheese mixture in a cast iron skillet for frito pie dip recipe

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Canned chili added to the cast iron skillet for frito pie dip recipe

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Frito pie dip topped with shredded mozzarella

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