What To Do With Leftover Dressing

In my opinion, having a big plate of all the Thanksgiving fare one more time the day after is quite enough.  After that I’m sick of it and its time to toss it all – but here’s a way to use up some of that dressing (or stuffing).  I also used up the rest of my corn souffle making these little yummies.

First, I made a batch of chili.  You could always use canned for convenience if you need a break from last week’s cooking.

I made two versions – one original and the other I added some chipotle powder and cinnamon.  Here’s my seasoning recipes:

Chili Seasoning

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp cumin

1/2 tbsp coriander

1 tsp oregano

1 tbsp garlic salt

1 tbsp Lawry’s seasoning

1 tsp paprika

Chipotle-Cinnamon Chili Seasoning

1 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tbsp cumin

1/2 tbsp coriander

1 tsp oregano

1 tbsp garlic salt

1 tbsp Lawry’s seasoning

1 tsp paprika

1 cube chipotle seasoning, crumbled

1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Aren’t these little bowls the cutest?  I got them in Mexico when we were on vacation in October.  I really wish I had gotten more of them….

While the chili is cooking, preheat the oven to 400.  Spray a muffin or square brownie pan with cooking spray.  Divide the leftover dressing (again, I also used my corn souffle) into the muffin pans, packing it in pretty tight.  Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are brown. 

Spoon the chili over the dressing, then top with cheese and jalepenos.  Pop the pan back in the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese. 

chili

Top them off with some sour cream.

~Dixie Chik~

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  • Shea

    Shea Goldstein is a writer and the voice behind Dixie Chik Cooks. She's also a recipe developer and brand ambassador. She has been published in several media platforms such as Redbook, Parade, Food Blogger Magazine and more. She has been developing recipes and writing since 2009. Shea is a Southern Belle Who's Thinking About What's For Dinner While Eating Lunch

This Post Has 4 Comments

  1. Ilke

    Thanksgiving never ends 🙂 I will be adventurous and try cinnamon and chocolate in my chili next time!
    Very creative idea!

  2. Renae

    What an adorable idea!

  3. Tes

    I love these idea! Next time I won’t throw away my dressing 🙂

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