Frito Lasagna Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 package (9.75 ounces) corn chips (such as Fritos)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
3. Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well.
4. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.
5. Spread a layer of corn chips in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
6. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the corn chips.
7. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese over the beef mixture.
8. Repeat layers with the remaining corn chips, beef mixture, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

The Frito Lasagna recipe serves 8 people. Each serving contains:

• Calories: 505
• Total Fat: 29g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 91mg
• Sodium: 1273mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 9g
• Protein: 28g

It is important to note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.

Tips

Here are some tips to make the perfect Frito Lasagna:

• Use a good quality pasta sauce to enhance the flavor of the lasagna.
• Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the beef mixture. Mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini are great options.
• Make sure to cover the lasagna with aluminum foil to prevent the cheese from burning.
• Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the lasagna set and make it easier to cut.
• Serve the lasagna with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion

Frito Lasagna is a fun and delicious way to enjoy lasagna. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. It is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or a party. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. We hope you enjoy this recipe!