Camping Haystacks

Name: Camping Haystacks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans; 2 packages (1 ounce each) corn chips; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1-1/2 cups chopped lettuce; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives; 2 tablespoons sour cream

Try this easy layered dish for a quick and easy meal after a day of hiking. —Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
2 packages (1 ounce each) corn chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups chopped lettuce
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 cup salsa
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons sour cream

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat chili. Divide corn chips between two plates; top with chili. Layer with cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, olives and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Originally published as Haystacks for Camping in Taste of Home June/July 2010

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pajamaangel

Dec 20, 2017

I mean you can't really call this a recipe can you? For one it is not a haystack. If you left the Fritos in the bag and added the ingredients you have a typical street taco. I just threw everything into a bowl and mixed it up and ate is as a salad.
PAUL

Oct 10, 2017

this has been out as a walk-in taco for more than 15 years. A Haystack is a Carmel and Cocconut candy.
ccolor1

Jun 19, 2016

This was so easy, tasty and fun to play around with. I used 2 cans of chili, but different brands so the flavor wasn't overwhelming and the leftover chili is frozen for another day. Thanks for the recipe!
karen walters

Mar 31, 2016

My family loved this. It was tasty and fun and gluten-free. It's great for families with a lot of foot sensitivities, since each family member can skip the ingredients they can't eat. They loved putting together their own stacks. We added onions and hot sauce, and did Fritos corn chips as a special treat. We haven't used it camping yet, but are really looking forward to that next summer. Having done a lot of outdoor meals, I recognize this one as easy and fun, but with to comforting warmth (w/ the chili) often needed to fill children and teens in cool evenings while living out of doors.
the.ancient.one

Dec 6, 2015

Are Haystacks a cookie or a candy?? Please reply
sarahlenjohnson

Dec 4, 2014

I used to eat this as a kid. If you are on a budget you can substitute sour cream for ranch dressing sitting in the fridge and skip the salsa and olives if you don't care for them as i didn't. It tastes better than this recipe to me.
MissMies

Jul 7, 2014

If you make this as a "Walking Taco" you can take it hiking. Just put the other ingredients inside a frito chip single serving bag.
randcbruns

Jun 20, 2014

We call this Frito Pie at home. This recipe is a staple in our home. It is the prefect quick meal on a busy night. You can customize it with so many different toppings and meat options.
FLC

Jun 19, 2014

We've always called this frito pie. A good meal in a pinch with onions and mexican blend cheese.
linkin6

Sep 29, 2013

I grew up having these in boarding school and still make them for my family today. They are super easy and you can make them many different ways.