Chili Mac

Today's recipe is a fun, easy dinner to prepare for your family.  A local favorite is Skyline Chili or Gold Star Chili.  This chili is sweeter and not as meaty as a typical chili that you think of.  It is served either over hotdogs or noodles.  We are able to get cans of this “special” chili here in our local grocers and I was looking for a way to mix it up and make a family meal.

I am calling this Chili Mac.  If you don't have access to our Cincinnati chili, you could substitute another kind.

I first started by sauteing an onion with a little olive oil.

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Next, I added ground beef.

Recipe for Chili Mac Using Cincinnati Chili and Noodles by www.whitecottagehomeandliving.com

Chili powder (about 1 tbsp) and cayenne pepper (1tsp) give it a zing.

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Drain the beef and then add your can of chili.  Heat until bubbling.

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Boil your pasta and drain.

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Combine all in a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.  I used cheddar and mozzarella.

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Bake at 325 for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Top with sour cream.

Recipe for Chili Mac Using Cincinnati Chili and Noodles by www.whitecottagehomeandliving.com

 If my kids eat it, then it is a success and this one definitely hit the mark.

Do you love Cincinnati chili? Have you had it before?  I hear you either love it or hate it.  It's unique and our family loves it,

To life feeling like home!

XO,

  1. Sonya Lemke says:

    I was stationed at Wright-Patt AFB. I would drive to Cinnci to visit family. I love, love Skyline Chili. Wish we had it here in Texas!!

    • adowling2014 says:

      Hi Sonya! It’s always nice meeting a Cincy Chili lover! It’s something people either love or hate! I am definitely a lover.

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