Editors' Pick
Frito Corn Salad
"I tried this at a Christmas brunch the quilt guild had. I had to hunt down the one who brought this in and get the recipe."
photo by Robin and Sue
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- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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15
ingredients
- 2 cans yellow kernel corn, drained
- 1⁄2 red bell pepper, sliced and chopped
- 1⁄2 green bell pepper, sliced and chopped
- 1⁄2 purple onion, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 ounces of chili cheese flavor Frito corn chips
directions
- Mix all the ingredients except the chips.
- Add the chips in before serving otherwise the chips will get soggy.
- Red peppers are expensive so you can just use green instead.
Questions & Replies
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I saw someon say they tweaked with ranch seasoning. Wondering if this means, or could mean, using the ranch dip mix instead of mayo? Has anyone made it with sour cream base instead of mayo? Not a fan of mayo. -
This sounds really delish and an easy go to. Question... I was wondering about the salt content with the fritos and cheese? Thanks!!
Reviews
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If you will put your Fritos in the freezer for an hour before serving this, they will stay crunchy longer.
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This is a favorite in our home! I make it fairly often. The only things I do differently is I use frozen corn (thawed of course), and I add 1/3 c. chopped cilantro! -
I tried this on a ladies' potluck lunch recently. Was a big hit. I doubled the amount of peppers (used red and orange), and cut the mayo in 1/2. (you can always add more). Taste was very clean and fresh. As noted, important to drain corn really well, and only add fritos right before serving. Also easier to eat if you crush the fritos up a bit. -
I make a version of this and it is amazing! Mine calls for only 1 can of corn, a can of black beans (rinsed and drained), yellow pepper in addition to the red and green, and honey bbq Frito twists instead of the chili cheese. Just throwing it out there for those looking to tweak it :)
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This was delicious and I will make again. But I am puzzled by the 15 servings...I relied on that and ended up with not enough. As written, the recipe serves about 8 people with moderate helping sizes.
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Tweaks
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Tweaked with ranch seasoning, cilantro, lime juice, black beans, sliced black olives, finely diced Roma timatoes, and used scallions instead of red onion. -
I add an avocado and bacon! Most delicious salad ever. Add these last minute also, so avocado doesn't darken or bacon get soggy.
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Try adding a some 'Tabasco' or 'Sriracha' sauce to give it a little bit of extra zing! Add just a little bit at a time, mix, and taste. Repeat this until you get the desired flavor you want. -
Add a Tbs. of Ground Cumin, kosher salt and pepper, replace 1 or all of the peppers with fresh diced jalapeño ( to your preference of heat)
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This is great as is but second bowl added some sliced black olives and real bacon bits. Third bowl spiced it up with one packet of Taco Bell hot taco sauce. -
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kaykwilts
Ruston, Louisiana
I'm originally from Tennessee but moved to Louisiana when I married my husband. In addition to cooking I enjoy making quilts, sewing, reading, and gardening. I have an immense collection of cookbooks but find the majority of my recipes online. I like it that they are rated. I am the mother of three children. My son is now with the Lord. My two girls are grown and married. My youngest has two young children.
