Chili Mac Cornbread Pie
A comforting dish that combines chili and mac and cheese, all nestled in a golden cornbread crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Chili (homemade or canned)
- Elbow macaroni
- Cornbread mix (store-bought or homemade)
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Sliced jalapeños (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
- Green onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat your chili over medium heat in the same pot.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the chili and stir until well coated.
- Prepare your cornbread mix according to package directions or make it from scratch.
- Pour the chili mac mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the top.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the cornbread layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to modify the recipe with your favorite spices or toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chili Mac, Cornbread Pie, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Vegetarian Dish