108 baked chili recipes

Vegetarian Mexican stuffed peppers filled with brown rice, black beans, cumin, and chili powder, baked in a tomato sauce. A hearty plant-based main dish with warm Southwestern spices.

Vegan baked squash and yams layered with tomato sauce, soy milk, and chili garlic paste. A plant-based casserole with a sweet, savory, and spicy edge.

Beef stick lima bean casserole with summer sausage, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, and melted cheddar cheese baked low and slow. Dried limas soaked overnight, simmered, then baked for 2 hours in a spiced tomato sauce.

Low-fat eggplant barley bake loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and chili sauce. A one-pan vegetarian main dish with hearty whole grains and tender sauteed vegetables.

Baked white bean and brown rice patties with Mexican seasoning, chili peppers, and garlic. A high-protein vegetarian burger alternative with serious spice and crunch.

Spicy Mexican bean burgers made with kidney beans, picante sauce, bell pepper, carrot, and chili powder. Oven-baked vegetarian patties for a healthier handheld meal.

Mexican-style cold baked fish topped with chunky guacamole, tomatoes, onion, and chili. Pescado Frio is a make-ahead summer main, served chilled with bright avocado dressing.

Smoky black bean chili with bell peppers, summer squash, and jalapeño spooned over split baked sweet potatoes. Vegan-friendly, make-ahead friendly, and loaded with fiber.

Hearty baked bean soup with cannellini beans, stewed tomatoes, molasses, and chili powder. Thick, smoky, and on the table in 40 minutes. Vegan-friendly comfort food.

Baked chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky honey-ketchup glaze with five spice powder, Worcestershire, and chili sauce. Finger-licking glazed drumsticks great hot or cold.

Mexican rabbit casserole with herb-poached rabbit, corn, tomatoes, black olives, and chili powder, bound with a cornmeal and egg yolk mixture and baked until set.

Mini cornmeal muffins with buttermilk and whole kernel corn baked at high heat for crispy edges. Bite-sized cornbread that's great alongside chili, soups, and barbecue.

Layers of seasoned refried beans, cubed SPAM, chili beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack baked until bubbly, then topped with sour cream and olives. This hot layered dip feeds a crowd with tortilla chips.

Homemade shake and bake coating mix with flour, crushed bran flakes, cayenne, curry powder, chili powder, and herbs. Make a big batch and store in the freezer.

A surprising vintage side dish: sliced cucumbers and Spanish onions layered with chili sauce and butter, baked until meltingly tender. Prove that cucumbers aren't just for salads.

Crunchy baked snack mix with roasted chickpeas, Wheat Chex, dried pineapple, and raisins coated in a honey-Worcestershire-chili glaze. Vegetarian, addictive, and great for meal prep.