What to Make with Leftover Chili: 10 Recipes

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A large pot of chili It's not much more difficult to prepare than a small batch, so you can make a large batch at once and use the leftovers for these original dishes.

Shepherd's pie

Heat the chili in a baking dish (mix in frozen peas if desired) and top with mashed potatoes. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, then enjoy.

Empanadas

Fill prepared dough circles (empanada or pie dough will work) with the remaining chili, pinch the edges, and bake until golden brown. Serve with sour cream for dipping.

Mac and cheese

The only thing better than mac 'n' cheese is mac 'n' cheese with chili. Add leftover chili to your favorite mac 'n' cheese recipe and serve as is or as a topping for hot dogs at a picnic.

Piccadillo

Warm up tomato chili with a generous helping of raisins and green olives for this Cuban classic. Serve over rice.

Enchilada

Lightly toast corn tortillas and roll them up, stuffing them with shredded cheese, then place them in a baking dish, top with the remaining chili and bake.

Shakshuka

This Middle Eastern fricassee contains just a few key ingredients: tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and eggs. Poach the eggs in the remaining chili and serve with thick-crusted bread.

Eggs Benedict

Reheat the remaining chili and spoon it onto toasted English muffins, then top with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Sweet potato hash makes a nice accompaniment.

Twice baked potatoes

Bake the potatoes, cut them in half, scoop out the flesh, mash it, and stir in the chili. Spoon them back into the potato skins, sprinkle with grated Pepper Jack cheese, and bake until the potatoes are hot and golden brown.

Tamale pie

Pour the chili into a baking dish, spoon your favorite cornbread batter on top, and bake until golden brown. For a bold flavor, top the batter with cheese and fresh corn.

Stuffed peppers

Add cooked rice or quinoa to the chili and spoon into the cored peppers along with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot.




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