15+ of the Best Side Dishes to Eat with Chili
Need help finding the best side dish for chili? I’ve got you covered! This list has more than 15 perfect pairings for your next big batch of chili!
A big pot of chili is one of the best fall dinner recipes to enjoy! I love to eat it while the leaves turn and my favorite football team scores!
But, what do you serve with a big bowl of chili? Honestly, this is not an easy question to answer! Luckily, I put together a great list of options.
I know you’ll find a chili side dish recipe in the extensive list below. Enjoy!
These side dishes do not take the place of your traditional chili toppings like green onions, homemade croutons, sour cream and melted cheese or easy chili sides like tortilla chips, potato chips or soft pretzels! These side dishes go above and beyond your typical accompaniments to tickle your taste beds!
PS- If you need a chili recipe that goes above and beyond ground beef, try this awesome Steak Chili Recipe.
The Best Side Dishes for Chili
A big pot of chili is one of the best, if not the best, fall dinner recipes to enjoy while the leaves fall and your favorite football team scores! But, what do you serve with a big bowl of chili? Honestly, this is not an easy question to answer, but I've put together a list of side dishes to make for your next chili night!
This cheesy corn casserole is a delicious compliment to your favorite chili! Add diced bell peppers for an extra kick!
This easy Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe will become a new favorite for your pasta dinners! It's Texas Toast style, using thick bread and a delicious garlic butter mixture.
Baked Potato
A simple baked potato is always an easy side dish and combined with chili, it makes a hearty meal!
This stuffed garlic bread recipe is the perfect combination of savory and cheesy, a great choice for chili! The bread is stuffed with a flavorful parmesan and herb mixture, then baked to perfection. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will be loved by all.
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
The simple ingredients in grilled cheese make it a perfect match for rich chili!
Make your own version of Cheddar Bay biscuits at home!
These crunchy corn fritters are delicioius when paired with a big bowl of chili!
Make this beautiful harvest salad for the fall! Topped with a delicious apple cider vinaigrette.
Top your chili with jalapenos and serve it with this delicious street corn salad!
I love serving chili over the top of these crunchy air fryer sweet potato fries!
This olive and onion focaccia is an easy, shortcut recipe without the hard work of making homemade dough, by using store-bought pizza dough. With a crisp exterior, fluffy and light interior, and the brininess of olives and onions, this focaccia is not short on flavor!
This spoon bread is a luscious, sweet variation of corn bread!
The raw crunchy of brussels sprouts is a wonderful contrast to chili! This salad is packed with fall flavors, too.
These crispy zucchini chips are the perfect, low carb side dish! You can also make zucchini fries in the air fryer.
This nice green salad is a blend of fresh greens and a homemade dressing, a great healthy side dish! A colorful and easy fresh salad that is quick to make!
A good Caesar salad is also a great side dish.
This fresh, tangy salad is an excellent side dish, and pairs well with chili!
These gluten-free cheese scones are fluffy and packed with cheddar flavor! Topped with a savory chive butter, they are the perfect breakfast, snack, or side dish.
This slaw is easy to make and incorporates fall flavors!
