Game Day Chili: Think Outside the Bowl

When the big game’s on (or any game at all), you need food that’s bold, hearty, and crowd-pleasin’—like a true Texas chili. Around here, we’ve been mixin’ up our signature Six Gun Chili since 1984, and the recipe hasn’t changed one bit. Why? Because when you’ve got a good thing, you stick with it. But sometimes you gotta keep things spicy by thinkin' outside the bowl.

Got a little chili left over from last night’s dinner? Don’t let it go to waste! These easy game day snacks are the perfect way to turn your leftover chili into something brand new. From cheesy fries to loaded potato skins, it’s a quick and delicious way to stretch one pot of Six Gun Chili into a full spread of crowd favorites.

So, whether you’re hollerin’ at the TV with friends or wranglin’ the family for Sunday kickoff, these easy game day recipes will keep everyone comin’ back for seconds. Grab a bag of Six Gun Chili Mixin’s, rustle up some fixin’s, and let’s get cookin’!

1. Chili Cheese Fries That’ll Make You Tip Your Hat

Nothing says “game day snack” like a basket of crispy fries smothered in rich, smoky chili and a heap of melted cheese.

How to make ’em:

1. Cook up a pot of Six Gun Chili following the directions on the pack (choose your heat level to taste).

2. Bake or fry your favorite fries ’til golden and crispy.

3. Spoon that chili right over the top, then scatter shredded cheddar and a few green onions.

4. Pop under the broiler for a minute or two until it’s bubbly.

Serve with sour cream or jalapeños if you like a little extra kick.

2. Campfire Chili Con Queso

This ain’t your average cheese dip. It’s creamy, spicy, and loaded with our famous chili flavor—perfect for chips, pretzels, or even veggies if you’re feelin’ fancy.

How to make it:

1. In a cast-iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add a scoop of prepared Six Gun Chili.

2. Stir in a block of cubed Velveeta or your favorite melting cheese.

3. Add a splash of milk to thin it out and a handful of diced tomatoes or green chiles.

4. Keep it warm and gooey while the game’s on—just stir now and then to keep it smooth.

This easy chili recipe will have everyone crowded ’round the snack table.

3. Loaded Chili Potato Skins

Perfect for halftime—or heck, dinner any night—these chili loaded potato skins are hearty enough to feed a hungry crew.

Here’s how to fix ’em:

1. Bake 4–6 russet potatoes until fork-tender. Cut in half and scoop out most of the insides (save for mashed potatoes later).

2. Brush skins with oil, sprinkle with salt, and crisp ’em up in the oven.

3. Fill each skin with a spoonful of Six Gun Chili, shredded cheese, and bacon bits.

4. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, then top with sour cream and chives.

Now that’s what we call game day food, Texas-style.

Wrangle the Flavor, Texas Style

No matter how you serve it—piled on fries, stirred into queso, or tucked in a potato skin—our Six Gun Chili Mixin’s brings that true Texas flavor to your table. It’s been the same since 1984 because it’s still the best.

So, next time the whistle blows, don’t reach for store-bought snacks. Saddle up, grab a pot, and make your game day recipes count with the bold taste of Six Gun Chili.