Chili mac

Chili mac
A plate of chili mac prepared with macaroni noodles, chili, cheese, onion and green onion
CourseMain dish
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateMidwestern United States
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsMacaroni, chili con carne
VariationsCheese
Similar dishesAmerican chop suey, Johnny Marzetti, American goulash, Cincinnati chili, Macaroni and cheese, Macaroni casserole

Chili mac is a dish prepared using chili con carne and macaroni as primary ingredients, which is often topped or intermingled with cheese.[1][2][3][4] Some versions are made using prepared or homemade macaroni and cheese.[5][6] It is a common dish in the cuisine of the Midwestern United States, and is also popular in other areas of the United States.[1]

Several variations of the dish exist, and prepared canned and boxed versions also exist. It can be a relatively inexpensive dish to prepare,[7] and has been described as a comfort food.[8][9] Similar dishes include Spaghetti Red, a chili-topped spaghetti popular around Joplin, Missouri,[10] and Cincinnati chili.

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