Discover the perfect pairings for your chili supper.

If you’re wondering what to serve with chili, we’re here with plenty of ideas.

You will find plenty more dishes you want to pair with it after trying it, though.

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The star of the show, of course, is the cornbread croutons.

Go ahead and make a double batchyou cant eat just one of these little bites!

This salad was amazing, wrote one reviewer who gave the recipe five stars.

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The sunflower seed dressing was really delicious.

Basically all you have to do is stir the ingredients together and bake!

It adds the perfect chefs kiss amount of crunch, she says.

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They’re easy to make while your chili simmers.

Chopped Salad

A fresh chopped salad will balance out the hearty chili.

Guacamole

A dollop of homemade guacamole will add brightness and freshness to any bowl of chili.

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Plus, it can also be scooped up with the chips you serve on the side.

Of course it’s still made in a cast-iron skillet.

Plus, it can be made in the microwave so there’s no need to turn on the oven.

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Just trust us on this one and we bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

This layered cornbread salad just may outshine the main dish.

The sugar adds just a touch of sweetness and helps the muffins achieve their golden brown color.

Southern Cobb Salad with Cornbread Croutons

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Since they’re closer to the size of fritters, they’re golden brown and crispy on every side.

Southern Living Corn Fritters on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Leafy Green Salad with Sunflower Seed Dressing on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Air Fryer Grilled cheese cut in half on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Skillet Cornbread cut into wedges to serve

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Southern Living Blooming Quesadilla Ring on a platter to serve with dipping sauce

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Ivy’s Lacy Cornbread

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Southern Living Grilled Cheese cooked and ready to serve

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Southern Living Chopped Salad prepared on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Classic Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips on the side

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Southern Living Jalapeno Cornbread with a slice cut out of the skillet to serve

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Southern Living Microwave Baked Potato on a plate to serve with a pat of butter on top

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Southern Living Cheese Sauce on a plate to serve with nachos

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Southern Living Cornbread Salad in a trifle bowl ready to serve

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Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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Southern Living Cornbread Muffins ready to serve with butter and honey

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Southern Living Mexican Corn on a platter to serve with beers

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Southern Living Hot Potlikker Cornbread on a plate to serve with honey and butter

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Grilled Tomato and Cheese Roll-Ups

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