14 Reviews of Emaw's Chili Pie

From: Miss Annie

On Jun 23, 2005

That Emaw knows her stuff!! She made some Texans very happy. My mother use to make this while we were growing up in Fort Worth. All of the flavors really do taste so good together. I made this just like Emaw said and we were lovin' every bite. Thanks for sharing her wonderful recipe, riff!!

From: Pumpkie

On Aug 2, 2004

I loved that this recipe was so simple. Made it just as is, no stirring! I used cheddar cheese because we don't care for american cheese. I will be making this for football season I think it will be great for the guys.

From: ~jb4~

On Jul 9, 2004

Loved this!!! I had this some time ago when I was younger. I believe my Grom made it. This brought back so many memories and my kids asked for more and more. I used jack and cheddar mixed together. Thanks riff!! This was so much fun!

From: Richard-NYC

On Nov 1, 2004

I am a Yankee and the combination of ingredients in this dish were completely foreign to me. I knew it was something I had to make. Last week I made Just Cher's award winning chilli and the leftovers went into this pie. It was the most amazing combination of tastes---My chips didn't get mushy--they kept their texture and tasted great. I did follow Emaw's directions to the letter. It is even good cold--just sneaked a nibble from the fridge--Thanks again my Texan friend!

From: Sidd

On Dec 17, 2004

What a fast and easy recipe! It took me less than 5 minutes to put it together and throw it in the oven. I didn't have any tomatos so I used a can of rotel instead, put a little zing to it. I sub the American for Colby Jack shredded due the the fact, I didn't have any American in the house. I wanted a little crunch to it, so I served it over some fresh Fritos. I Loved it!! The manchild loved it too, he even told me that he couldn't even taste the tomatos Next time I make it, I think I will put a little ground beef in the chili, just to supplement that canned stuff. Normally i don't buy it, but I will now when I plan on making it again. Give Emaw big smoochies from me. Thanks for posting this awesome recipe Riff!!!!!

From: Mysterygirl

On Jan 19, 2004

I was fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of this recipe before it was posted so I made this yesterday for lunch. Should have made a double batch because it went over so well. Our youngest, she's 16, had 3 helpings! I made it exactly to Emaw's recipe, never stirring it once. I am not a Frito person but this is really good. The Fritos cooked up and gave it a great flavor. Tell Emaw thanks!

From: Malriah

On Jun 7, 2004

I love frito pie so I decided to try it Emaw's way. It was okay. I prefer not baking as long so that the fritos still stay kinda crunchy. Making it this way, the fritos get very mushy and all I could think of was baby food. I'm sorry riff but it just didn't go over well here. Dan wouldn't even eat the leftovers. I think this is one of those times that I should just stick to what I know I like.

From: OB Nurse

On Jan 28, 2004

I didn't stir, but added one ingredient for extra protein. I scattered cooked diced chicken breast on top of the fritos before topping with the other ingredients. It was great. Next time I'm going to use monterey jack & cheddar cheese instead to see how that tastes.

From: Just Cher

On Feb 14, 2004

Oh Emaw! Have you made this Texas girl happy!I prepared this Friday night as a special treat using left over chili from our chili cook-off. I followed your instuction exactly. Never once did I stir but I was so tempted. This dish was just too easy and better yet it was absolutely sinfully delicious! Passed this recipe over to my daughter. We really enjoyed this. I will be making this often and thinking of you! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

From: Darlene Summers

On Feb 5, 2005

Hi Riffraff,I make sonic chili pie all the time.but never thought to put onions and tomatoes on it,WOW did that ever dress it up.Loved the taste of the sweet onions on it.and liked the tomatoes too.I didn't use the water, so it was not soaked up.just crispy.Thanks,Darlene