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Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar Recipe

By Lori, Last updated on January 10, 2023
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Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar Recipe

Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar RecipeToday I am sharing my Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe which is the perfect comfort food for your family plus it is a great party food option because everyone goes crazy for the little jars. It is one of those fun recipe ideas that looks fancy but is actually very easy and takes a meal from ordinary to extra special. The Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe is delicious, filling, and very budget-friendly.

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Beans are such a great pantry staple. I pick up a few cans whenever I see a good price.

How to Make Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar 

Ingredients:

4 oz canning jars (I like these from Walmart)

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 can, 16 oz, Chili Beans
1 package, 8.5 oz, corn muffin mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Shredded cheese for serving

Instructions:

Add beef, onion, green pepper and garlic to a large skillet and heat until beef is brown. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper (if using) and mix well.

photo of browning the beef for Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Stir in chili beans and mix wellphoto of BUSH's Chili beans added to photo of Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Cook for 2 or 3 minutes or until heated through. photo of chili beans and beef cooking for photo of Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Use a 3 tablespoon portion scoop to scoop into small, 4 oz, mason jars and gently press the mixture down.in process photo of Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Place jars onto a baking sheet. mini mason jars photo of Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipeIn a small mixing bowl, add corn muffin mix, egg, and milk. Mix by hand (mixture will be lumpy) and let it sit for 2 minutes.
making the cornbread topping photo of Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Use a 2 tablespoon size portion scoop to place muffin batter on the top of each jar.photo of scooping the cornbread mixture on Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Place into the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees or until muffin on top begins to brown. photo of baking Cornbread Topped Chili in a Jar recipe

Remove from oven and serve topped with shredded cheese. Be very careful taking the jars out of the oven. They will be hot so use oven mitts and care.

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Serve with care. Wait until the jars have cooled.

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BUSH'S Chili Beans in a Jar with Cornbread Topping
Author: More With Less Today
Recipe type: Main Dish
Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • 1lb ground beef
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 can, 16 oz, BUSH'S Chili Beans
  • 1 package, 8.5 oz, corn muffin mix
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • shredded cheese for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with 12, small (4 oz) size mason jars. Set aside.
  2. Add beef, onion, green pepper and garlic to a large skillet and heat until beef is brown. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper (if using) and mix well.
  3. Stir in beans and mix well, heating 3 minutes.
  4. Use a 3 tablespoon portion scoop to fill each jar and gently press the mixture down into the jars.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, add corn muffin mix, egg and milk. Mix by hand (mixture will be lumpy) and let set 2 minutes.
  6. Use a 2 tablespoon size portion scoop to scoop muffin batter on the top of each jar.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until muffin on top begins to brown. Remove from oven and serve topped with shredded cheese.
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