Smoked Chili Walking Taco Casserole

INGREDIENTS

2 -8 ounce block cream cheese

chili powder

cumin

2 -15 ounce can Cincinnati style chili like Skyline or I like to use my leftover Over the Top Chili

2-9.25 ounce bag Fritos

4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Toppings of choice such as shredded lettuce, hot sauce, sour cream, jalapenos,

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Put the blocks of cream cheese in the middle of a 9×13 foil pan (or similar size).

Step 2

Cut diagonal hatches about half inch deep with a knife in both directions and season it with chili powder and cumin.

Step 3

Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 225 degrees. Put the pan with the cream cheese on the grill grate for 1 hour.

Step 4

After the 1 hour spread the cream cheese evenly in the dish and pour the chili evenly over top. Let it smoke for another hour.

Step5

Add about half of the Fritos and the shredded cheese and smoke for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Serve the walking taco casserole right away by scooping some on a plate or bowl and put the toppings of choice such as the remaining Fritos, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, sour cream, jalapenos.

Step 7

Dig in with a fork and enjoy!

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