Leftovers #16 ~ Crusty Chili Con Carne

A good hearty Chili is great on it's own or with a slice of cornbread however when there is leftover Chili one does try to add something a bit different. This crusty chili con carne is a fantastic way to use up leftovers. A nice added twist to a comfort food favourite.

First, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Then place the leftover chili in an oven-proof baking dish. Once the oven is ready place chili in the oven and bake for a few minutes just to take the chill off and heat through. When nicely heated remove from oven. 

Take one package of ready made puff pastry dough. You may make your own or use ready made like I did to save time. Roll out the dough, as directed on the package and place over the top of the chili. If the puff pastry comes in 2 squares you may have to use both. This will depend on the size of the baking dish. When you have rolled out all the puff pastry and placed it over top of the chili, making sure to seal in the chili underneath, then cut short slits in the top with a sharp knife. Brush the top with an egg wash and bake according to the puff pastry directions. (The directions on the box I bought said to bake in a pre-heated 400ºF oven for about 15 minutes or until pastry has puffed up and is golden brown.) Once puffed up and browned remove from oven. Let stand a few minutes and serve. 

  

Hope everyone is having a good week. I have been extremely busy this week.  - JD