Whenever you’re tired after work and don’t feel up to making a dinner from scratch, preparing chili ahead of time can come in handy. Chili of any kind makes for all sorts of delicious leftover recipes to satisfy your hunger throughout the week. TABLE Magazine contributor Rhonda Schuldt suggests four mouth-watering dishes that make the most of leftovers from her Mom’s Basic Chili. Start off with Loaded Baked Potatoes that pour over with chili on top. Then, prepare a Taco Salad for lunch with all your favorite ingredients. Or, go more classic with a Chili Mac or Chili Joes that feel like home as a leftover chili recipe.
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Loaded Baked Potatoes
Description
Fluffy baked potatoes filled with warm chili and your favorite toppings for a hearty, comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Large russet potatoes
- Leftover chili (warmed)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast potatoes for about 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.
- Cut along the top of each potato and gently push from both ends to open.
- Add a scoop of warm chili and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Taco Salad
Description
A fresh, crunchy salad topped with warm chili, cheese, and zesty toppings for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Iceberg or romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced yellow onion
- Leftover chili (warmed)
- Shredded cheese of choice
- Optional: sour cream, hot sauce
- Optional vegetarian swap: leftover Cuban black beans
Instructions
- Place sliced lettuce in a serving bowl or plate.
- Top with diced tomatoes and onions.
- Add a scoop of warm chili (or black beans for vegetarian).
- Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Chili Mac
Description
A quick and cheesy comfort dish combining pasta and leftover chili for a filling, one-bowl meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked macaroni
- 1½ cups leftover chili (warmed)
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cooked macaroni with warm chili until combined.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Serve hot.
Chili Joes
Description
A chili-based twist on sloppy joes, served on a bun or open-faced for a messy, delicious bite.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup leftover chili per serving
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce per serving
- Buns of your choice
Instructions
- In a pot, combine chili and tomato sauce.
- Heat and simmer until thickened.
- Serve on buns as a sandwich or open-faced.
Recipes by Rhonda Schuldt
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