We grew up calling this dish Straw Hats, but I've also heard it called "Frito Pie" or "Chili Pie." Chili, cheese, lettuce and all the fixings atop a layer of Fritos... oh yeah. And oh-so easy.
Yield: 4
Ingredients
Corn chips/Fritos
3cupschilimeaty, vegetarian, or vegan - about 3/4 cup of chili per person is a good rough guideline
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup per person; omit if vegan
Lettucesliced into shreds - just about anything works
Various toppings like: Chopped tomatoesonions, pickled jalapenos, black olives, sour cream, salsa, avocado... whatever you want!
Instructions
You put straw hats together right on each individual's plate. Here's how to build a plate:
Heat up the chili.
Put some Fritos on a plate.
Ladle some chili - about 3/4 cup or so - on top of the Fritos.
Sprinkle the chili with about 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Top with lettuce.
And then add all the other goodies you've got going on, like tomatoes, onions, salsa, sour cream... you name it. Serve.