Farmer’s Spicy Chili Cornbread Crisps Pie is the delicious “all-in-one” dish. With a filling of mouth-watering chili, and a baked crust made from spicy Cornbread Crisps, flour, egg, milk and cheese; this dish will soon find a spot on your regular rotation. The perfect meal for a warm, weekend dinner with the family!

Make your chili from scratch like we have or if you’re pressed for time, a chili packet or canned chili works just as well. Swap out pinto beans for black beans if those are your fave!

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Ingredients:

Chili Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ c. frozen corn
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Cornbread Crisps Topping

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ c. unbleached white flour
  • ¾ c. Farmer’s Pantry Jalapeño Cornbread Crisps, ground
  • ½ c. frozen corn
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 2/3 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend (optional)
  • Jalapeño for topping 

How to Make Spicy Chili Cornbread Crisps Pie:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onion until softened and translucent, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef to garlic and onion mixture and cook until browned, 8-10 minutes.
  5. Drain off any excess fat then add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, ½ cup corn and beans; stir until mixed. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  6. While the meat simmers, make the Cornbread Crisps mixture: mix together the flour, ground Cornbread Crisps, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, milk, pinch of salt and egg. Stir ½ cup of the corn and cheese into the Cornbread Crisps batter and set aside.
  7. Pour Cornbread Crisps batter into skillet, on top of the chili and spread into an even layer. Add sliced jalapeños on top if desired.
  8. Place skillet in oven and bake until Cornbread Crisps topping is cooked through and chili mixture is bubbling, 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot. Enjoy!