Chili Mac n’ Cheese is one of those recipes I make frequently in the cooler months due to the convenience of it. I usually have all of these ingredients stocked in the pantry, and it yields a big pot full!

Chile Mac n’ Cheese Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbls. minced garlic
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 c. chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can northern or cannellini beans
• 1 tbls. chili powder (add more if you prefer!)
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 lb. macaroni or whatever pasta you have on hand
• 2 c. shredded cheese
• 1 tbls. dried parsley

Cornbread Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c. Cornmeal
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 tbls baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 c. buttermilk (or 1/2 c. milk mixed with 1 tbls. white vinegar)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cans cream corn
• 2 tbls. melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

– Preheat oven to 425°
– Grease or butter a 9 x 13 in. baking dish or braiser and set aside.
– Mix cornmeal, 1 1/2 c. flour, 1/4 c sugar, 1 tbls baking powder, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
– In a medium size bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs. 
– Add in 2 cans cream style corn and stir well. 
– Mix in 2 tbls. melted butter.
– Pour batter into a buttered into baking dish, and bake at 425° for 20 min or until golden brown on top.
(I baked with the braiser lid on for 15 min., removed the lid, and baked uncovered for 5 additional minutes.)

Apple Crumble Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 6-8 medium size apples, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2-3 tbls. flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Crumble Topping:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup raw sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Peel and chop apples. Place in a large bowl and toss with ¼ cup sugar, 2-3 tbls. flour, and 1 tsp. cinnamon.
3. In a separate medium bowl, add dry ingredients and mix with a whisk.
4. Add the cold butter chopped into cubes, and use a pastry cutter to cut in until you have a crumble consistency.
5. Pour apples into a buttered or greased pyrex dish. 9 x 9 deep dish or 9×13 in. will work.
6. Spread crumble topping over top and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and apples are soft.

Serve warm.

This is the best meal for a fall Sunday dinner with loved ones. Body and soul filling. Hope you enjoy!