So my very favorite chili (with beans) is on sale and I bought about 50 cans. We either eat it with melted cheese and crackers...or my quick go to is Chili mac: make 2 boxes of mac n cheese, add 2 cans of chili and heat and eat.
I also make chili from scratch but this brand was more than 50% off so I stocked up.
Does anyone have any easy recipe ideas I could try?
You guys are awesome! Great ideas...keep them coming!!! ETA: For those who asked, its Dennison's Chunky...normally $1.99 per can, got them for .88. =)
My hubby thinks I'm sooo wierd, but I love HORMEL chili with no beans mixed with a 1/2 brick of cream cheese. Dip tortilla chips in it...DELISH!
I use the can of chili, 1 block of cream chees, and a can of drained chili's...use it as a dip with tortilla chips :). So yummy!
What Malia said-- it's the ONLY way I like cornbread! You can also do in a jumbo muffin pan (with foil liners) to freeze and take to work for lunches!
Chilli dogs are a guilty pleasure!
Cincinatti Chilli (chilli and spaghetti)
Frito Pie and Nachos Supreme
I don't cook. That being said, I do make an easy chili recipe that we all love. You line the bottom of an 8x8 pan with chili (or a larger dish if you're making a bigger batch), then cover it with shredded cheddar cheese, next layer a can of drained Mexi-corn on top of that and then finally top the whole thing with cornbread batter. Bake according to the cornbread instructions or until the cornbread is done. Do make sure to put the cheese under the corn otherwise it can be hard to tell if the cornbread is done. So easy and it's all ingredients you can keep on hand for those nights you need to throw something together or haven't made it to the store!
We like to calorie splurge every so often, and do a version of tater tot casserole. We put the chili in a casserole dish (To get some kind of veggies in there, I usually add diced up carrots and mushrooms. You could also just have a veggie on the side.) sprinkle some cheese, line a bag of tater tots and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. I take it out and sprinkle cheese on the tater tots and bake for 5 more minutes. I like chili on baked potatoes, chili dogs, chili casserole http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chili-casserole/detail.aspx
Chili French Fries (Tator Tots)
Serve with Grilled Cheese
Chili Rice
Chili with side of potato salad
Chili and Eggs
Tamales
Cheese/Chicken Enchiladas (top with chili)
Chili and plain noodles
I will frequently use my leftover chili this way...
Heat the chili, and put in a casserole pan. Top with shredded cheese, then pour cornbread over the top. Bake as the cornbread instructions say...
Yum!
We make Chili "boats" which is basically nachos.
Scoops Chips onto a baking pan
Put chili in each one
Sprinkle cheddar cheese in each one
top with anything else you like...black olives?
bake at 350 for 10 minutes or so
Top with guac, sr cream, salsa, lettuce- whatever flavors you like
Chili Dip (for use w/ nachos) - Cream Cheese, Chili, and Shredded Cheddar or Taco Cheese. Heat in microwave approx 4-6 minutes. Stir...best served while still warm but can be reheated later.
We like Hormel Chili w/out beans but with or without is fine.
chili dogs - hot dog, bun, chili, cheese
What brand do u love so much?
Frito pies & chili dogs
Tamale Casserole
Spray large rectangular casserole dish with non-stick spray. First layer with approx 3 cups cooked rice. Next layer diced onions (optional), then a layer of canned tamales (heated). Heat two 15 oz cans of chili, pour over the tamales, and cover with shredded cheese. In the oven until all is hot through and cheese is bubbling. Quick, easy, filling, and oh so good on a cold rainy night!
tehehe, how bout pasties? Make or buy some pie dough, cut into circles, fill with chili, cheese, onions, peppers, whatever you like. Fold over. Press edges with fork. Maybe brush with egg or butter, sprinle a little S & P on top, and bake in the oven. Maybe 375 for 20 mins or so?
Maybe some salsa, guac, sour cream for dipping
:)
Chili is good over baked potatoes, with some shredded cheese.
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Also Navajo tacos! Cornbread on the bottom, then chill, then shredded salad, shredded cheese, sour cream (or plain yogurt if you are a health nut), sliced olives... whatever you would put on a taco salad.
I LOVE chili too, but did you check the expiration date? Also can you send us your chili from scratch receipe?
What I like to do with canned chili is add a little mustard, honey and soy sauce...about a table spoon of each per can...but I would start with a little less of each according to your taste. I served this to people without telling them what's in it and they loved it, but could not tell the "secret ingredients".
Blessings.....
We love: Fritos, chili, more fritos, then cheese (frito pie) Sometimes sour cream on top! I might have to make that today! And a tamale pie would be good too. And chili cheese fries!
For years my grandma used chili on top of her enchilida's instead of making her own enchilida sauce. GASP!! It was a shocker when the family found out her little secret!
You can use corn or flour tortillas fill with beef or chicken and cheese then top with chili and more cheese. Very good.
I think your family will be sick of it before all of your 50 cans are used up!!!
Blessings!
D.
Since I live near the Navajo reservation, Navajo tacos are a favorite here. The bottom is often made with fry bread, made by frying bread dough. (I sometimes use homemade, or Rhodes dough thawed out works also.) Flatten the dough into a circle, then fry in oil until brown on both sides.
Top with chili, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and salsa.
We take 2 cans of each of the following: chili(large can or 4 small), canned tamales and a can of corn.... heat until tamales are hot and start falling apart.
YUM!
