Got some leftover chili from your last hearty meal? Don’t let it go to waste! These leftover chili recipes are the perfect way to turn your extras into new, delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Baked Chili Cheese Dogs
Transform your leftover chili into a crowd-pleasing favorite by layering it over hot dogs, topping with shredded cheese, and baking to perfection. This dish is ideal for game-day gatherings or an easy weeknight dinner.
Baked Chili Cheese Dogs
Baked Chili Cheese Dogs are perfect for game day parties, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Chili dogs are insanely easy and delicious.
Give your morning a spicy twist by topping scrambled or fried eggs with a generous scoop of leftover chili. This hearty breakfast is perfect for fueling a busy day and pairs wonderfully with crusty toast.
Leftover Chili and Eggs
Follow this Leftover Chili and Eggs recipe to turn your leftover game day chili into an epic breakfast or brunch dish.
Upgrade your grilled cheese game by stuffing it with chili and plenty of melted cheese. The buttery, crispy bread and warm, gooey filling make for a comforting meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Chili Cheese Grilled Sandwich
This Chili Cheese Grilled Sandwich is a great way to use up leftover chili. The crispy, buttery, grilled bread combined with the melty, gooey, cheesy filling results in the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich!
Roll your leftover chili into tortillas, top with enchilada sauce and cheese, and bake until bubbly. These enchiladas bring a spicy, cheesy twist to your dinner table.
Chili Cheese Enchiladas
These Chili Cheese Enchiladas are a combination of two of my favorite meals, Macro Friendly Chili and homemade soft, delicious and cheesy enchiladas. They’re full of ground turkey and beef, chili beans and tons of flavor. A perfect way to use up any extra chili.
Spread your leftover chili as a base for pizza, add cheese and your favorite toppings, and bake until crispy. This mash-up of pizza and chili flavors is sure to please the whole family.
Easy Chili Cheese Pizza
Easy Chili Cheese Pizza is a flavorful mash-up of my award winning chili and classic pizza. Comes together quickly and tastes amazing!
Layer your leftover chili with a cornbread topping for a warm and filling casserole. The sweet cornbread perfectly complements the savory chili, making it an excellent choice for a cozy dinner.
Chili Cornbread Casserole
Chili Cornbread Casserole is an easy ground beef dinner recipe loaded with salsa, mixed beans, corn, chili seasoning and topped with cornbread and shredded cheese.
Layer Frito chips, chili, and cheese for a quick and flavorful snack or dinner. This classic comfort food is a hit with kids and adults alike and is perfect for casual get-togethers.
Chili Cheese Frito Pie
Frito pie is essentially chili either served ladled over or topped with Frito® corn chips – it’s not an actual pie. The combination of meat, chili and corn chips, makes it appealing to every member of the family.
Turn your leftover chili into a game-day favorite by using it as a topping for nachos. Add shredded cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños for a fully loaded plate of indulgence.
Chili Nachos
Chili nachos are a hearty game-day appetizer loaded with leftover chili, tortilla chips, and your favorite toppings.
Combine leftover chili with creamy macaroni and cheese for a comforting meal that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Chili Mac
This creamy Chili Mac recipe has thick and flavorful homemade chili combined with classic, creamy macaroni and cheese. This is a meal mashup that your family will want on repeat. It’s perfect for family dinners.
Mix chili, hot dogs, and cheese for a fun twist on traditional sloppy joes. Serve on soft buns for a hearty and kid-friendly dinner option.
Chili Cheese Dog Sloppy Joes
Chili Cheese Dog Sloppy Joes are fun, family friendly twist on chili dogs. Chili sauce, ground beef, hot dogs, and tons of cheese on a buttery soft bun.
This one-pot wonder blends chili with macaroni for a quick, inexpensive meal. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or satisfying a craving for comfort food.
Simple Chili Mac
This easy chili mac recipe is a one pot wonder that’s totally satisfying and feeds a crowd! It combines the rich flavors of chili with the creaminess of mac and cheese in one inexpensive meal.
Top individual servings of creamy polenta with leftover chili for a unique and satisfying dinner. The presentation makes it feel extra special for family meals.
Chili Polenta Skillet Pies
Chili Polenta Skillet Pies make great use of the leftover turkey chili. Your family will feel special as everyone gets their own serving.
Scoop your leftover chili over baked potatoes and top with cheese, sour cream, or green onions. This customizable dish is an easy, filling option for lunch or dinner.
Chili Baked Potatoes
Chili Baked Potatoes are an easy and filling meal that you can customize with toppings in a million delicious ways.
Serve leftover chili over spaghetti for a classic Cincinnati-style dish. Add toppings like shredded cheese, onions, or beans for an authentic experience.
Cincinnati Chili Recipe
Cincinnati Chili Recipe is a meaty chili that is loaded with flavor and simple spices. Serve over spaghetti for a classic dish.
Stuff your leftover chili into garlic dough balls for a fun, cheesy appetizer or snack. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or family movie nights.
Leftover Chilli Stuffed Garlic Dough Balls
Looking for what to do with leftover Chilli? Look no further than these stuffed garlic dough balls! Easy cheesy finger food doesn’t get more tasty than this!
Spoon your leftover chili into halved bell peppers, top with cheese, and bake for a quick, nutritious dinner. It’s a great way to repurpose chili into a fresh and colorful meal.
Leftover Chili Stuffed Peppers
Leftover Chili Stuffed Peppers are a delicious way to use up extra chili. This quick and easy dinner is ready to eat in 20 minutes, requires minimal prep work, and clean-up is fast, too!
Thank you to the creative recipe developers who help us see leftovers as opportunities for new, delicious meals. Your ideas inspire us to make the most of every dish!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
