🌶️ Chili Mac
Hearty, Comforting, and Perfect for Using Your Canned Mac & Cheese!
📌 In This Guide
🌶️ The Perfect Comfort Food Mashup
Chili mac is the ultimate comfort food – a hearty, delicious mashup of chili and macaroni and cheese. It's the perfect way to use your canned jalapeno mac and cheese or to make from scratch. Warm, filling, and absolutely delicious!
🧀 Perfect for your canned mac and cheese: "I made 50 pints of jalapeno mac n cheese, and love it hot or cold." – Now you have the perfect way to enjoy it!
📦 Ingredients
For Chili Mac (Using Canned Mac & Cheese)
- 🥫 1 quart canned jalapeno mac and cheese – Or 1 batch homemade
- 🥩 1 lb ground beef – Or ground turkey
- 🧅 1 onion – Diced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic – Minced
- 🍅 1 can diced tomatoes – 14.5 oz
- 🫘 1 can kidney beans – Drained
- 🌶️ 2 tbsp chili powder
- 🌿 1 tbsp cumin
- 🌿 1 tsp oregano
- 🧂 Salt and pepper – To taste
- 🧀 Shredded cheese – For topping
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Brown the Meat
In a large skillet or pot, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
Add Chili Ingredients
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes & Beans
Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Add Mac & Cheese
Open your quart of jalapeno mac and cheese and add it to the chili. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Adjust Seasonings
Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more chili powder for heat or salt to taste.
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
🧅 Topping Ideas
📄 Chili Mac – Full Recipe
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║ CHILI MAC ║
║ Hearty, Comforting, and Delicious! ║
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 quart canned jalapeno mac and cheese (or 1 batch homemade)
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded cheese for topping
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Brown meat with onion and garlic
2. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper
3. Add tomatoes and beans, simmer 10-15 min
4. Add mac and cheese, stir until heated
5. Adjust seasonings
6. Serve with toppings
"I made 50 pints of jalapeno mac n cheese,
and love it hot or cold." 🧀🌶️
🎨 Delicious Variations
- 🥩 Beef Chili Mac – Classic with ground beef
- 🦃 Turkey Chili Mac – Leaner option
- 🌿 Vegetarian Chili Mac – Skip the meat, add extra beans
- 🔥 Spicy Chili Mac – Add extra jalapenos
- 🧀 Cheesy Chili Mac – Top with extra cheese and broil
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I use any mac and cheese?
Yes! Any mac and cheese works – canned, homemade, or even boxed.
❓ Can I make this ahead?
Yes! It reheats beautifully.
❓ Can I freeze chili mac?
Yes! Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
❓ What if I don't have canned mac and cheese?
Make a fresh batch! Any mac and cheese will work.
❓ What's the best way to serve it?
With cornbread and a sprinkle of cheese!
❓ Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely! Bell peppers, corn, or zucchini would be great.
❓ Is this a good way to use canned mac and cheese?
Yes! It's the perfect way to enjoy your canned mac and cheese in a new way.
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