These Chili Party Ideas with Free Printables is a simple dinner party you can quickly throw together. There is NO cooking involved, only heating up chili and dicing toppings. So easy!
Fun Chili Party Ideas and Printables
Host a simple Chili Party with these fun dinner ideas! As much as I love a good homemade meal, sometimes it’s just way easier to buy ready made meals. Earlier this week, I hosted a Wolf Brand Chili dinner party with some friends while LIVE Tweeting about it.
Confused? Believe me, my friends didn’t know what that was either. ha! Basically, I just talked to people on Twitter about what I was doing for the party. It was super fun and I heard our hashtag #1TexasChili was trending for a while. I guess a lot of people like chili, especially during this season of fall weather and football season!
I’m excited to share my party with you today because it’s a very simple idea and something you can quickly throw together. There is NO cooking involved, only heating up chili and dicing toppings. That’s my kind of party!
I think these cute free printables and these chili party ideas would be perfect for a fall party, birthday dinner or football party buffet.
We had a Chili Bar full of all kinds of toppings to try on your chili. If you haven’t tried Wolf Brand Chili in a while, now is the time. My friends all agreed that it was great. These are women that love to cook homemade chili and probably haven’t tasted this brand in a while. I love it because it’s not only tasty, but fast and easy! After doing many taste tests, we gave it two thumbs up.
Originally published October 16, 2013
Chili Party Toppings
There are so many great ideas for chili toppings! Along with the usual, cheddar cheese, cornbread, crackers and onions, I had the following toppings. Tortilla chips, Fritos, banana peppers, red peppers, red onions, avocado, chives, tater tots, blue cheese, smoked gouda cheese, hot dogs, sour cream, mustard and ketchup.
Chili Party Supplies
I had small cups and spoons available for everyone to sample toppings before they decided on what toppings they would choose for their final big bowl. We all ended up just using the small cups and getting full from taste testing. It was really fun!
The top three favorite toppings were smoked gouda cheese, Fritos and avocado!
Coming in a close second was blue cheese. My husband told everyone he thought you only needed a few crumbles, that a little goes a long way. He was right! Just a few sprinkles of blue cheese was heavenly.
The kids loved the tater tots and really, so did I! I actually loved mixing all of the veggies together. I like the red pepper because it gave the chili some crunch. But some didn’t like their chili crunchy.
My son just realized that he likes chili after going to a cub scout camp out and he was all over this taste test. It was fun to create something that both kids and parents enjoyed together!
Chili in a Jar
There was so much chili left over that I made up layered Chili in Jar to store in my fridge for later. With good canned chili like Wolf Brand Chili, this is so simple and really cute! My free printable circle tags work perfect on the jars.
Download Chili Party Free Printables
I designed some cute free party printables so you can host your own chili party!
This Free Printable Chili Party Collection comes with 9 files. Click a link below to download each one. Enjoy!
- 8×10 Party Sign
- 5×7 Party Sign
- Keep Calm Eat More Chili
- Party Flags
- Food Labels
- Circle Tags
- Toppings Rate Sheet
- Yellow gingham paper
- Red gingham paper
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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Wolf Brand Chili. All opinions about recipes and products are genuine and my own.
Valery says
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Hope you’ll like it!
Wendy Smith says
October 16, 2014 at 12:02 pmIs it possible to get the 4×4 picture download? I LOVE the “Keep Calm, Eat More Chili!!!” 🙂
Bonnie Wheeler Bautz says
September 18, 2014 at 4:25 pmWhat a fun giveaway! Haven't done a chili cook-off in a few years. Might be time to bring it back!
Melanie says
October 22, 2013 at 2:47 pmI love cheese, green onions, lettuce, and ranch dressing on my chili – with some fritos, too. Yum! Ok, now I need chili for dinner.
nest of posies says
October 21, 2013 at 8:21 pmthis entire post is amazing & your printable are adorable! i’ll have to look & see if we have wolf chili here!
Amy Locurto says
October 22, 2013 at 8:21 amThanks so much! It was a really fun party idea and super easy.
Jasmine Wu says
October 20, 2013 at 1:21 amMine would be jalapeno cheese favoured. =)
Leah Stobe says
October 19, 2013 at 9:32 pmshredded cheese
Terri B says
October 19, 2013 at 4:27 pmSour Cream!
Bobbi Jo Propp-McMurry says
October 19, 2013 at 7:52 pmi LIKE SHREDDED CHEDDAR AND A DOLLOP OF SOUR CREAM ON TOP OF MY CHILI
couponboss says
October 18, 2013 at 11:14 pmMust have cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Laurie Gentry Murley says
October 19, 2013 at 3:01 amI like to add cheese to my chili
rod jackson says
October 18, 2013 at 7:57 pmlots of cheese and sourcream
Heather says
October 18, 2013 at 5:49 pmcheese and sour cream
Natasha Stroud Hoover says
October 18, 2013 at 5:39 pmCheese and sour cream!
Becky Rodriguez says
October 18, 2013 at 5:00 pmCheese and japaleños would have to be my favorite toppings with a side of cornbread. Yum!
SugarNSpiceLily says
October 18, 2013 at 2:38 pmWhenever I make chili at home, I make a vegetarian version. I like to cook veggie crumbles with three kinds of canned beans, peas and corn for some added flavor and crunch. Sometimes I might melt cheese on top.
Vegetarian chili with cheese is a good idea if you keep Kosher, are a vegetarian, or are staying with a family who does either as well. Morningstar Farms makes the crumbles.
I am not vegetarian, but grew up in a kosher household, so I still enjoy making this!
Holly Neuharth-Gagne says
October 18, 2013 at 6:35 pmGood ol' cheddar
Fonda says
October 18, 2013 at 1:07 pmI love topping my chili with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and corn chips.
Your party was just darling! This looks like the perfect thing to break up these crazy Ohio winters! 😉
Brandy Nicole Poteet says
October 18, 2013 at 4:50 pmI love topping my chili w/cheddar, jalapenos & sour cream.
Blessie Nelson says
October 18, 2013 at 8:09 amI love topping Chilli with a sour cream and shredded gouda cheese and mint leaves! Yum! Yum! Yum!
Xenia S says
October 17, 2013 at 7:43 pmCheese! 🙂
Jessica W says
October 17, 2013 at 4:35 pmcheese and sour cream
Brenda Augustino Cimorelli says
October 17, 2013 at 8:11 pmMy favorite topping is jalapeno peppers!! Yum!
Avery K. says
October 17, 2013 at 9:59 amFritos!
Madonna says
October 17, 2013 at 9:12 amcheese and crackers are the favorite toppings
Carol Jewell says
October 17, 2013 at 1:28 pmI like cheddar cheese on my chili but after reading about your party, I can't wait to try bleu cheese!
Denise p says
October 17, 2013 at 8:20 amCheese!
BrIan E. says
October 17, 2013 at 3:30 amThanks for the giveaway….diced red onions & shredded jack / colby cheese
alicia says
October 17, 2013 at 3:28 amcheddar cheese & chopped onions!
Cheryl F. says
October 16, 2013 at 11:13 pmMy favorite chili topping is sharp cheddar cheese.
Kathleen Albrecht Nelson says
October 17, 2013 at 3:10 amFavorite chili topping is cheese!!!
Angel Callison says
October 16, 2013 at 9:24 pmOnions & cheese ! Thanks Amy for the great printables!
Britni Newton Vigil says
October 16, 2013 at 9:17 pmChili dogs all the way…with oyster crackers!
Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.
Carolsue says
October 16, 2013 at 9:11 pmMy favorite chili topping is Jack cheese and onions
David says
October 16, 2013 at 8:46 pmI like to use chili primarily for frito pie and hot dogs, but occasionally I eat it in a bowl with crackers.
Angela Melocoton says
October 17, 2013 at 1:45 amSo cool
Angela Lower says
October 16, 2013 at 8:22 pmNo Beano? Sounds like an awesome party theme idea! I can see my party with tin plates for serving bowls and bandanas for napkins!
farfydoodle says
October 16, 2013 at 6:59 pmI love cheddar and cilantro!
Carmen says
October 16, 2013 at 5:05 pmCheese of course
Becky Prasek says
October 16, 2013 at 3:57 pmSour cream. And cheddar. Oh and green onions.
Nancy Carr says
October 16, 2013 at 3:33 pmGrated cheddar cheese is my favorite chili topping.
Joy Davis says
October 16, 2013 at 2:29 pmI’m all about cheddar cheese and sour cream on my chili. 🙂
Ashley Suzanne says
October 16, 2013 at 1:33 pmCheese!!
Gina G says
October 16, 2013 at 1:26 pmCheese, sour cream and crushed crackers or Fritos. Yum!
Maribeth M says
October 16, 2013 at 12:45 pmsour cream!!! yum!!!
Zora Nieto says
October 16, 2013 at 12:44 pmShredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions
Dawn Monroe says
October 17, 2013 at 5:28 pmI use buttered crackers and smash them up or dip in the chili. Now im hungry
Molly Arey says
October 16, 2013 at 12:36 pmCheese and sour cream and chives.
coloradomommy says
October 16, 2013 at 12:17 pmI have to have cheese on my chili, especially if it’s spicy!
Heatherly Walker says
October 16, 2013 at 5:01 pmSharp Cheddar cheese
kimstclair39 says
October 16, 2013 at 11:54 amcheese, cheese, and more cheese
carol roberts clark says
October 16, 2013 at 11:35 amonions is mine and hot sauce
Diane says
October 16, 2013 at 11:24 ami like my Chili Plain with a side of Corn Bread!
Diana Berns-Zylstra says
October 16, 2013 at 11:24 amGot to have lots of shredded cheese on top!
Julie Amerson says
October 16, 2013 at 11:23 amLove this! It’s perfect for my chili bar I’ll be creating real soon.
Kat O'dell says
October 16, 2013 at 4:21 pmI am a cheddar and onion fan
Anonymous says
October 16, 2013 at 4:18 pmhi Amy! is there any download for the 4×4 keep calm chili sign? I couldn't find it. Thanks
Sandra says
October 16, 2013 at 11:16 amShredded cheese and onions
Tabathia B says
October 16, 2013 at 10:57 amShredded cheese, white onions and a little sour cream
Amy Peterson O'Neil says
October 16, 2013 at 3:50 pmOnions, absolutely!
Rachel D Clark says
October 16, 2013 at 3:45 pmWolf Brand Chili is the best with Sharp cheddar cheese on top. My youngest son will not eat any other canned chili than Wolf Brand. He would be thrilled to win the contest. I probably have 30 cans of it on my shelf right now because when it is on sale I stock up.
shirley says
October 16, 2013 at 10:44 amI do like onions on top!
Carolyn F says
October 16, 2013 at 10:43 amShredded cheese and corn chips!
Debra Hall says
October 16, 2013 at 10:41 ammy favorite is lots of onions
Lucinda says
October 16, 2013 at 10:41 amnever tried the wolf brand chili….my favorite toppings are sourcream, avocado, and corn chips. thanks for the chance to win!
Donna O'neil says
October 16, 2013 at 10:38 amI love cheese!
Erika W. says
October 16, 2013 at 10:21 amMy favorite topping is shredded cheese and white onions!
Sandra Burns (aka Mrs. Claus) says
October 16, 2013 at 10:18 amSour cream and shredded cheese!
Rose Schneider says
October 16, 2013 at 10:09 amSour Cream. I love Wolf Brand. I put it on my hot dogs to give it a spicy taste. Yumm! Thanks so much for the printables. Love them!!
Sarah says
October 16, 2013 at 9:53 amCheddar cheese, sour cream and onions!!
Kimberley Allan Mulla says
October 16, 2013 at 2:39 pmOh wow. I love this! So adorable and such great ideas! I think this would be awesome for my husbands birthday. Thanks!
Tessa Smith says
October 16, 2013 at 2:37 pmonions!