Leftover Chili Bake
Transform your leftovers into a comforting masterpiece with this hearty Leftover Chili Bake! This easy, family-friendly recipe layers your favorite homemade or store-bought chili with a golden cornbread topping, creating a deliciously satisfying casserole in just 40 minutes. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and optionally garnished with fresh green onions, it’s the perfect way to breathe new life into extra chili while delivering a cozy, one-dish meal. With minimal prep time, simple pantry staples like cornbread mix, and a gooey, flavorful finish, this baked chili casserole is an irresistible weeknight dinner or game-day crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover chili
- 1 box cornbread mix
- 0.75 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup green onions, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Grease a 9-inch square baking dish (or a similar-sized casserole dish) with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3
Spread your leftover chili evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, prepare the cornbread mixture according to the instructions on the box. Typically, this involves mixing the cornbread mix with milk and an egg.
Step 5
Pour the prepared cornbread batter over the chili, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the cornbread batter.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through. You can test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cornbread layer; if it comes out clean, the bake is ready.
Step 8
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy your revamped leftover chili bake!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1588.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2588.2 |
| Total Fat 104.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 501.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5860.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 279.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 77.0g | |
| Protein 115.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 143.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1875.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2967.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories