What is Breakfast Chili?

There’s almost nothing better than a piping hot bowl of chili when it’s cold outside, so why not make a breakfast version and enjoy it no matter the time of day! This chili recipe is pretty traditional with ground meat, veggies, broth, beans, and bold spices, but to give it a breakfast spin, the recipe uses breakfast sausage for the meat, bacon is added in, and fried eggs are cracked over the top before serving. If you’ve never tried eggs over your chili, now’s the time. It’s incredibly flavorful!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This breakfast chili recipe joins your favorite classic chili ingredients with some of the classic breakfast ingredients. Including sausage, bacon, and eggs for a tasty kick that’s perfect to enjoy during the cooler months. You can find the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Breakfast Sausage: Adds savory flavor and protein to the chili. Bacon: I love adding bacon to any chili recipe because it adds deep, rich, savory flavor. Onion: Sautéed for a touch of sweetness and texture. Beef Broth: A savory base that gives the chili the perfect consistency. Tomato Sauce: Adds extra thickness and depth of flavor. Tomatoes & Green Chiles: Spiced tomatoes for a kick of flavor. I like to use Rotel brand. Be sure to grab ‘mild’, if you’re sensitive to spice. Beans: Chili beans and kidney beans are a great duo to add extra protein, fiber and creaminess. Spices: A blend of chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and ground black pepper makes this breakfast chili taste amazing! Eggs: Cracked over the top of the cooked chili for a fun breakfast twist!

How to Make Breakfast Chili

Chili for breakfast might sound strange, but one bite of this thick, rich, and flavorful meal, and you’ll be hooked! Everyone who tries this absolutely loves it! You guys have to trust me, give it a try, you won’t regret it!

Use Leftover Chili: Any chili can be made into breakfast chili by adding eggs and serving it for breakfast. If you have leftover chili you would like to use to save time, reheat it as instructed and add eggs and toppings! Cooking the Eggs: Instead of cooking the eggs directly in the chili, you can fry them in a pan instead and then lay them on top of the hot chili. Add the eggs to a hot, greased skillet and cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the egg is cooked to your preferences. Slide the cooked egg either into the pot of chili or onto individual servings. For the Bacon and Sausage: You can add more bacon or swap out the breakfast sausage for Italian sausage. Add More Veggies: If you want more vegetables, add 1/2-1 cup of chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the pot and the onions. Add a Cinnamon Roll: For a Midwest take on breakfast chili, drop a cinnamon roll right on top of this chili!

Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkle this over the top to melt into the chili. Hash Browns: Adds wonderful texture! Pico de Gallo: For fresh flavor! Avocados: Diced or mashed, an avocado will provide some creaminess. Tortilla Strips: Try my homemade tortilla strips for a delicious crunch. Lime Wedges: Squeeze over the top for freshness. Sour Cream: A dollop over the top to add creaminess. Fresh Cilantro: To finish the dish with flavor and a pop of color.

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