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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9-inch square baking dish (or a similar-sized casserole dish) with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Spread your leftover chili evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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.
Pour the prepared cornbread batter over the chili, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the cornbread batter.
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.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your revamped leftover chili bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5861 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.6 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.0 g | ||
| Protein | 115.2 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 1876 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2968 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
