Frito pie
Chili-topped corn chips
Frito pie is a dish made by topping corn chips—traditionally Fritos brand—with chili, cheese, and other fixings like onions, jalapeños, or sour cream.
Often served directly in the opened chip bag at concession stands and fairs, particularly in Texas and the American Southwest: We grabbed Frito pies at the football game.
Fried maize snacks
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
jalapeños · sour cream · salsa · ground beef · beans · tomatoes · hot sauce · scallions
Spiced meat stew
- Tex-MexAmerican-influenced northern cuisine
- TexasSecond-largest American state
- state fairAnnual agricultural exhibition with rides
- Friday night lightsHigh school football evening
concession stand · high school football · San Antonio · Dallas · Houston · Austin · rodeo · county fair
Rear vehicle hatch
- concessionYielding a point
- gamedayScheduled competition date
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- cookoutOutdoor meal over flames
picnic · fair food · street food · snack · party food · finger food · shareable · quick
Taco fillings over chips
- bagFlexible carrying container
- splitSeparation into parts
- toppedExceeded or crowned
- layeredHaving multiple levels
scooped · baked · casserole · assembled · served · portioned · individual · dished
Breaking with sound
- crispFirm and breakable
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
snap · soggy · gooey · melty · layered · soft · chewy · contrast
Longing for the past
- heartyWarm and substantial
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- warmthHeat you feel
homestyle · cozy · fulfilling · familiar · childhood · homemade · soothing · welcoming
corn chips
Fried maize snacks
onions · jalapeños · sour cream · salsa · ground beef · beans · tomatoes · hot sauce · scallions · pico de gallo
chili con carne
Spiced meat stew
- Tex-MexAmerican-influenced northern cuisine
- TexasSecond-largest American state
- state fairAnnual agricultural exhibition with rides
Friday night lights · concession stand · high school football · San Antonio · Dallas · Houston · Austin · rodeo · county fair · longhorn
tailgate
Rear vehicle hatch
- concessionYielding a point
- gamedayScheduled competition date
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
cookout · picnic · fair food · street food · snack · party food · finger food · shareable · quick · easy
walking taco
Taco fillings over chips
layered · scooped · baked · casserole · assembled · served · portioned · individual · dished · ladled
crunchy
Breaking with sound
crackle · snap · soggy · gooey · melty · layered · soft · chewy · contrast
nostalgia
Longing for the past
- heartyWarm and substantial
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
warmth · homestyle · cozy · fulfilling · familiar · childhood · homemade · soothing · welcoming · contentment
Frito piehealthy
In good physical condition
nutritious · kale salad · steamed vegetables · whole foods · quinoa bowl
Frito piehaute cuisine
Elevated culinary artistry
fine dining · tasting menu · French cuisine · coq au vin · beef Wellington
Frito piesushi
Vinegared rice with toppings
dim sum · couscous · pho · New England clam chowder · farm-to-table