Hi Reader!

With October just around the corner, cooler temps are finally here (or almost here)! 🙌

And nothing says fall comfort food like chili and cornbread. 🌶️🍂

With so many delicious options, it’s hard to pick a favorite...so today I’m sharing a variety of tasty combos!

​Homemade Chili Seasoning​
​Make your own from-scratch seasoning mix in bulk to keep on hand any time you want to whip up a quick pot of classic chili! Not only does it taste great, but since you control the ingredients, there are none of the icky preservatives that can be found in store-bought mix.

​Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili​
​Who says chili always has to be of the red variety? This comforting white chili crockpot recipe is loaded with tender chicken, dried beans, and tangy green chiles, slow cooked all day and topped with your favorite garnishes!

​Cook-Off Winning Texas Chili​

This is my Daddy’s award-winning recipe loaded with chunks of savory beef and plenty of spicy flavor…and it’s equally easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!

​Beefy 3-Bean Chili​
​This chunky, flavorful, hearty bowl of comfort food goodness is loaded with savory ground beef and three kinds of beans...and it's easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!

​Taco Chili​
​This tasty spin on classic chili is loaded with savory ground beef, tender beans, and traditional taco seasonings for a hearty, satisfying dinner!

​Chili Mac​

This quick, easy, chili-inspired dinner features ground beef, beans, pasta, and cheese in a zippy tomato sauce made in just ONE PAN!

​Homemade Cornbread Mix​

And now onto the cornbread! This homemade mix is quick and easy to make and keep in the pantry for a time-saving shortcut! With just FOUR simple ingredients, it avoids the artificial additives often found in store-bought mixes. Use it to effortlessly whip up a pan of delicious cornbread, or in a variety of other recipes that call for cornbread mix!

​Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon Cornbread​
​Or opt to kick up your cornbread! This version is moist, tender, and loaded with extra flavor from crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and spicy jalapeño, making it the perfect side for all of your favorite soups, stews, chilis, and chowders!

​Ultimate Cornbread Casserole​
​Okay...this isn't exactly cornbread, per se. But you could definitely scoop some of this cornbread casserole into a bowl and then scoop chili on top for an amazing spin on the classic combo!

​Chili Cornbread Casserole​
​And for a dinner that combines the best of both worlds, a flavor-packed base of homemade chili is layered with a topping of cheesy, from-scratch cornbread for the ultimate comfort food dinner!

Which chili + cornbread combo would you choose first? 🤔🌶️🍞