19 Side Dishes That You Can Serve With Chili

If you're looking for the perfect accompaniment to serve alongside your chili , you've come to the right place! This collection features a variety of side dishes that really up the ante to create a comfort food extravaganza. We're talking about tangy slaw, decadent mac and cheese, fluffy baked potatoes, and tender biscuits and cornbread. Whatever you choose, these recipes are guaranteed to elevate your heartwarming meal!

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Fresh Corn Muffins

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"I majorly upgrade a Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix by adding corn kernels fresh from the cob and swapping the milk for extra sour cream. The result are tender, just-sweet-enough corn muffins bursting with corn flavor. The raw kernels perfectly steam as the muffins bake for bursts of freshness in every bite." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

02 of 19

Cheesy Broccoli Rice

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"My 4-ingredient cheesy broccoli rice recipe has been with me since I made it in my dorm room in college, and now I make it for my family. A few minutes before the rice is done, I sprinkle in bite-sized pieces of broccoli. They steam to a perfect tender-crisp doneness on top of the grains." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

03 of 19

Classic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

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"I tried everything when it came to this classic Southern buttermilk biscuit recipe. I used lard, butter, vegetable shortening, and combinations of them all. I also tried baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt, self-rising flour, and all-purpose flour. In the end, the simple recipe made with flour, buttermilk, and vegetable shortening from the back of a bag of White Lily flour won me over and that's the recipe you see here." —Summer Miller, Former Senior Editor

04 of 19

Milk and Butter-Boiled Corn on the Cob

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"In the South, simmering vegetables in buttery milk is an easy way to end up with tender, perfectly seasoned lima beans, green beans, potatoes, and yes, corn. The lactase (a kind of sugar) in the milk tenderizes the vegetables and imparts a subtle sweetness. The butter adds a rich flavor so your guests don't need to add extra butter or anything else, for that matter. After about 6 minutes in their buttery milk bath, the cobs of corn are good to go." —Stephanie A Ganz, Recipe Developer

05 of 19

Pickle Slaw

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"In addition to using pickle juice in place of the traditional vinegar for this slaw, we also add about a half-cup of chopped pickles. It's like coleslaw and pickle relish all in one!" —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

06 of 19

Jalapeño Honey Cornbread

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"My nostalgia has led me to try countless cornbread recipes, putting my own spin on them so they suit each particular occasion. Jalapeño honey cornbread is based on Elise's Jalapeño Cornbread recipe, which is delicious. I also added a spicy honey butter which really takes this recipe over the top." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

07 of 19

Broccoli Salad

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"In this recipe, the broccoli pairs wonderfully with the toasted almonds, bacon, peas, and onion. The honey and vinegar in the dressing adds some sweet and sour to the mix. This salad needs at least an hour to chill in the fridge before serving, or up to six hours or so. The salad is best served the day it's made." —Elise Bauer, Founder

08 of 19

Baked Potato

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"Rubbing the potato with a little oil or grease before baking is, in my opinion, a good move. It makes the skin nice and crispy so you get a contrast between it and the steaming, starchy interior." —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor

09 of 19

Salted Honey Dinner Rolls

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"I once read that the smell of freshly baked bread makes people behave kindly toward one another. I never found the study to substantiate this claim. However, based on how my family reacts when I make soft and pillowy dinner rolls once or twice a month, I'd say it's true. They truly become a happy bunch." —Myo Quinn, Former Associate Editorial Director

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Drop Biscuits

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"Drop biscuits come together in one bowl and are quick, easy, and foolproof. They're called drop biscuits because you simply scoop and drop the biscuit batter onto the parchment paper and bake!" —Stephanie Cho, Recipe Developer

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Creamy Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad

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"I'd recommend using Persian cucumbers for this salad because they're more flavorful, less watery, and have thinner, smoother skin in comparison to English cucumbers." —Sara Tane, Recipe Developer

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Shortcut Elote Cornbread

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"Without fail, I turn to my tried-and-true cornbread mix glow-up: elote cornbread. A standard boxed mix plus a few basic stir-ins later, and I stroll into the party (fashionably late, of course) carrying a tray of (lazy) chef-crafted cornbread that never disappoints." —Anne Wolf, Recipe Developer

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Quick Dinner Rolls

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"Homemade dinner rolls in under an hour? Absolutely! If you're short on time or feeling slightly nervous about your skills as a baker, these quick dinner rolls are exactly what you need." —Emma Christensen, Former General Manager

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Spicy Cucumber and Jalapeño Salad

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"The sweet and sour tang with the refreshing crunch of cucumber is super satisfying to the palate and is a nice balance to heavier mains." —Dalia David, Recipe Developer

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Baked Mac and Cheese

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"This at-home rendition is easy enough to make that anyone can do it, but the results are impressive. The generously full casserole easily serves eight or more, so it's perfect for potlucks, too." —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer

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Broccoli Tots

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"The tots have since become one of our favorite side dishes, and even my fussy toddler will eat them." —Molly Adams, Recipe Developer

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4-Ingredient Disco Fries

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"Good french fries? I've had plenty. But few impress me the way disco fries do. These fries may not sparkle like a disco ball, but they deserve the spotlight." —Frank Tiu, Recipe Developer

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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich

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"A peanut butter sandwich may seem like an odd choice to serve with a piping hot bowl of chili, but in some areas of the country—the Midwestern and Appalachian regions to be specific—it's a beloved pairing . The sweet, creamy, and fatty peanut butter complements the spicy and acidic notes of the chili, making it a surprisingly delicious combo."

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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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"These oven-baked sweet potato fries are hard to resist and easy to make, simply toss sliced sweet potatoes with oil and your favorite spices, and bake until well browned and crispy at the edges." —Elise Bauer, Founder

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