Build a Better Chili Bar

Main event:

• 8 cups chili (see note 1)

Toppings:

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese (see note 2)
• 1 medium onion peeled and minced or sliced (about 1/2 cup, see note 3)
• 1 medium bell pepper diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 medium tomato diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 Jalapeno peppers sliced (see note 4)
• 4 lices cooked bacon chopped (see note 5)
• 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup guacamole or diced avocado

Garnishes:

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions or minced fresh chives
• 2 limes cut into wedges
• hot sauce

Dippers (see note 6):

• tortilla chips
• corn chips such as Fritos
• cornbread cut into squares
• frozen tater tots cooked
• baguette sliced and toasted