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Cheesy chili bake served in a dish, topped with melted cheese and spices.

Cheesy Chili Bake

Cheesy Chili Bake is a warm and comforting dish that combines chili, cheese, and cornbread in a single pan, perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Layer
  • 1 can Chili Use your favorite chili recipe or canned chili.
Cheese Layer
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Feel free to mix different types of cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella.
Cornbread Layer
  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix You can use any brand of cornbread mix.
  • 1/3 cup Water Follow Jiffy mix instructions for water amount.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to Jiffy cornbread mix instructions.
  2. Spread the chili on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Layer shredded cheese on top of the chili.
  4. Prepare the Jiffy mix according to the box instructions and pour it over the cheese layer.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is done.
  6. If the middle isn’t done, poke some holes in the top and return to the top shelf of the oven until cooked through.

Notes

Serve hot, right from the oven. Pairs well with a side salad or tortilla chips. Can add toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, or jalapeños. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.