Upgrade Wendy's Chili With These Tasty Additions

Technically, Wendy's already offers chili cheese fries on its regular menu, but one small substitution can make for a more satisfying plate of chili-topped fries.

Create your base using Wendy's seasoned fries from the breakfast menu, then top them with the chili, and finish it off with a sprinkle of cheese.

Chili burgers are delicious, but also very messy. Instead, use Wendy's chili as a dip for your burger, giving you a taste of chili in every bite without the mess.

Crackers (like Saltines) add bulk and crunch to a bowl of chili, but not much flavor. What will bring both savory and texture are some croutons.

If you don't have croutons at home, ask a Wendy's employee for a package or two of the seasoned croutons and Parmesan crumble that comes with the Caesar salad.

It's common to pair chili with cornbread on the side, but you can take this combination a step further by eating your Wendy's chili out of an edible cornbread bowl.

To make one, mix cornbread batter and pour it into a cake or pie pan. Once it's baked, cut a hole in the middle and pour your cup of chili into it.

Chunks of dark chocolate in chili create a surprising depth of flavor. The spices snap to attention and the flavors become deeper and richer.

For a cup of Wendy's chili, it's best to add just a bit at a time until the taste satisfies you. Be sure to use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate, which will be too sweet.