CHILI-MAC CASSEROLE

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I created this recipe when I wanted to use up some leftover home-made chili. Great comfort food you can make as spicy as you like!

Provided by Cream Puff

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Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 -5 cups chili (home-made or canned)
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/2 cup ketchup
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium saucepan, simmer chili until heated through.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
  • Grease a deep 8-quart or similar casserole dish.
  • Spoon 1 cup of chili evenly on bottom of dish. Next, layer half of the macaroni, drizzle half of the ketchup (approx. 1/4 cup), half of the remaining chili and half of the cheeses. Repeat layering with remaining macaroni, 1/4 cup ketchup, remainder of chili and remaining cheeses. Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
  • *NOTE: I prefer my home-made chili in this recipe, but if I use canned chili, I like to add chopped green pepper, chopped onion, 4 oz. can green chilies, cayenne pepper or whatever I have on hand to "doctor" it up.

Zaina Khalil
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I made this chili mac casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Saied Mahmood
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This chili mac casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Eldana Baraki
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This is the best chili mac casserole I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use my favorite chili recipe and it always turns out great.


Nathaniel Bruton
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I'm not usually a fan of chili mac casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. The chili is flavorful and not too spicy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the cheese and onions.


Farjana Aktre
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This chili mac casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flavorful, and so satisfying. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a hit with my family.


Maxx Clark
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This chili mac casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use my favorite chili recipe and it always turns out great.


Helen O'Brien
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I made this chili mac casserole for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Roy Musyimi
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This chili mac casserole is a great way to use up leftover chili. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nanewortor Patrick Yaw
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I'm always looking for new chili mac casserole recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Nontobeko Yaka
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This chili mac casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Raju Ahamed
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I love how easy this chili mac casserole is to make. It's a great go-to meal for busy weeknights.


James Asiedu
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This chili mac casserole is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Tara Prasad
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I made this chili mac casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Reason Thauri
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This chili mac casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Lucy Heartson
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My kids loved this chili mac casserole! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I also like that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Levi Ochoa
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This is the best chili mac casserole I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use my favorite chili recipe and it always turns out great.


Usmii Muaviya
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I'm not usually a fan of chili mac, but this recipe changed my mind. The chili is flavorful and not too spicy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the cheese and onions.


Waseem Arshad
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This chili mac casserole was an absolute hit with my family! The combination of chili and macaroni is perfect, and the cheese adds a delicious richness. I will definitely be making this again.