• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Vegan
  • Contact
  • DIY
  • Travel

Courtney's Homestead

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Vegan
  • Contact
  • DIY
  • Travel
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Contact
    • DIY
    • Travel
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Dinner recipes

    Published: Feb 26, 2023 by Courtney Hunter · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Vegan Frito Pie

    Sharing is caring!

    629 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This vegan Frito pie recipe is super easy to make and full of flavor. You start this with an easy chili recipe for your base, add vegan cheese and Fritos, bake, and serve. 

    vegan frito pie

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • This makes a great game day snack or any day dinner
    • It's an easy recipe
    • You can customize it how you want
    • It's great for busy weeknights
    • This is a great dish to bring camping for a walking taco.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe.

    vegan frito pie pictures of ingredients.
    • Onion- I prefer to use white onion or sweet onion, but you can use red onion if you prefer. I love the flavor sauteed onions add, but if you hate onions, feel free to remove them, or in a pinch, you can use onion powder.
    • Oil- (olive oil, vegetable oil, etc.) you can use whichever type of oil you like; here, you just need a little bit to cook the onions up; if you don't want to add extra oils, you can just use water.
    • Fresh garlic- if you're out of fresh garlic, you can use garlic powder, but I prefer using fresh garlic.
    • Impossible burger patties- You can use whatever vegan ground beef you like or vegetable crumbles. If you want something other than faux meat, go ahead and use extra chili beans.
    • Cumin gives a nice Mexican flavor; if you're out of it, you can use ground coriander.
    • Chili Powder- this is essential for the recipe. I wouldn't sub this out except for maybe taco seasoning.
    • Smoked paprika- this brings a very slight smoked flavor to the recipe; if you're out of smoked paprika, you can you regular paprika.
    • Cayenne pepper- you can adjust the amount based on how spicy you want this to be. I only like a touch because I have kids that don't love spice.
    • Chili beans in sauce- these help with the flavor of the Frito chili pie; I wouldn't sub these out but make sure they are vegan.
    • Black beans rinsed- You can add any beans you like here, pinto beans, refried beans, kidney beans, or stick with black beans.
    • Corn- I use canned corn for this, but you can use freshly cooked corn if you'd prefer. You can also leave it out if corn isn't your thing, but having a little sweet crunch in the casserole is delicious.
    • Tomato sauce- this adds a tomato base to make it chili.

    Topping

    • Bag of Fritos- Frito chips are basically really thick corn chips; use these over the tortilla chips.
    • Vegan cheddar cheese- amounts will vary on how cheesy you want it. You can also use vegan nacho cheese if you rather.

    Optional topping-

    You can put on a variety of toppings for an extra punch of flavor or eat it as is.

    • Guacamole- with anything Mexican, guacamole is a must!
    • Vegan sour cream- this tastes great paired with this.
    • Salsa- totally optional if you want to add a little kick.
    • Green onions- optional topping
    • Black olives- olives and Mexican food go hand in hand in my book. But totally optional.
    • Squeeze of lime- some people love a little lime wedge with their Mexican food.
    • Jalapeno Rings- if you like it spicey.

    How to make

    Step 1-

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Get a 9x13 casserole dish, grease it with cooking spray, and set aside.

    Step 2-

    cooking vegan beef in a frying pan.

    Take a large pan or medium-sized pot on medium-high heat and add some oil and your diced onion; cook, occasionally stirring, for about 5 minutes or until cooked. Then add your garlic and stir, cooking for about 30 seconds.

    Step 3-

    vegan frito pie ingredients in a frying pan close up shot.

    Add your remaining ingredients except for the Fritos and stir; cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

    Step 4-

    vegan frito pie in a 9x13 pan with vegan cheese on prebaked close up shot.

    Take your prepared 9x13 pan and place the bean mixture in an even layer, then top with vegan cheese and Fritos covering the top.

    vegan frito pie covered in fritos before baking in a class pan on a white background.

    Step 5-

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve with toppings if desired.

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    • Only reheat in the oven or air fryer to crisp the Frito chips up again, or use fresh chips.
    • You can also cook this up like a bowl of chili without the chips and then just add the chips to each serving.

    How to Serve-

    vegan frito pie with some missing in a glass pan with a white background.

    This is best served fresh and warm with various toppings listed above.

    How to store and freeze

    Storing-

    Let this cool to room temperature, then place it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

    When you want to reheat it, it tastes best in the oven because the Fritos crisp up, but you can microwave it also and add some new chips after microwaving. 

    Freezing-

    You can freeze the bean mixture but pick the chips off. They will get soggy. To freeze, remove the Fritos, then place the mixture in a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

    When you want to cook it, add the bean mixture to a baking dish, place new Fritos on the top, and bake. 

    Variations and Ad-ons

    vegan frito pie on a plate
    • You can also use leftover chili and add Fritos and vegan cheese to it
    • Make these "walking tacos" by adding this mixture to an individual-size bag of Fritos.
    • You can make a vegan Frito pie dog by taking a vegan hot dog, adding the bean mixture, then crumbling Fritos on it.
    • If you like red pepper or any peppers, you can add them and cook them with the onion.

    Recipes you may like

    • Vegan Taco Pie
    • Easy Vegan Tamale Pie
    • Vegan Chili
    • Vegan Refried Bean Dip
    Vegan Frito Pie Recipe

    Vegan Frito Pie

    This vegan Frito pie is the perfect quick dinner casserole.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dinner recipes
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 479kcal
    Author: Courtney Hunter

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • half onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 Impossible burger patties
    • ½ TB cumin
    • 1 TB Chili Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 can chili beans in sauce
    • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can corn, drained
    • 1 cup tomato sauce

    Topping

    • 1 bag fritos
    • ½- 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese amount will vary on how cheesy you want it

    Optional toppings

    • Guacamole
    • vegan sour cream
    • salsa

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Get a 9x13 pan, grease it with cooking spray, and set aside.
    • Take a large pan and add some oil and your diced onion; cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until cooked. Then add your garlic and stir cooking for about 30 seconds.
    • Add your remaining ingredients except for the fritos and stir, cook for about 5 minutes.
    • Take your prepared 9x13 pan and place the bean mixture in an even layer, then top with vegan cheese and Fritos covering the top.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve with toppings if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 5mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @courtneyshomestead or tag #courtneyshomestead!

    If you loved this recipe, then give it a 5-star rating and leave a comment! I love to chat with you all. Please feel free to share on social media and tag #courtneyshomestead. I would love to see you over on Instagram or Facebook. 

    More Dinner recipes

    • vegan broccoli rice and cheese casserole
      Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole
    • vegan cheeseburger egg rolls
      Vegan Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
    • vegan black eyed peas
      Vegan Black Eyed Peas in the Instant Pot
    • vegan cauliflower casserole
      Vegan Cauliflower Casserole

    Sharing is caring!

    629 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Filed Under: All Recipes, Bean dishes, Dinner recipes, Lunch, Mexican Dishes, Soups- Chilis- Stews, Vegan Fall Recipes

    Reader Interactions

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey there! I'm Courtney a self-taught vegan cook and baker, as well as a recipe developer and food photographer based in Oregon. My cooking style revolves around giving classic recipes a vegan twist. Whether you're a die-hard vegan or not, I'm here to share my absolute favorite plant-based recipes that are sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds. Come on in and discover your new go-to vegan recipe that will make you proud to share! Want to learn more about me? Check out my About Me page.

    Fall Favorites

    • Single slice of vegan pumpkin pie on a blue plate.
      Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie
    • One slice of vegan apple pie on a blue plate with vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle.
      Easy Vegan Apple Pie
    • Vegan Apple Cider donuts cut in half, stacked on top of each other.
      Vegan Apple Cider Donuts
    • Single vegan pumpkin cookie on a white background with some cookie crumbs around it and a cinnamon drizzle on the cookie.
      Vegan Pumpkin Cookies

    Most Popular Recipes

    • pink sugar cookie on a cooling rack.
      Easy Vegan Sugar Cookies
    • vegan beef and broccoli close up shot.
      Vegan Beef and Broccoli
    • vegan cornbread
      The Best Vegan Cornbread
    • vegan waffles
      Amazing Vegan Waffles

    Courtney's Homestead is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://www.amazon.com



    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Accessibility
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy + Cookie Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • Instagram

    Contact

    • About Me
    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Courtney's Homestead

    629 shares

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.